The world's first provider of fully integrated luxury travel, AVOLUS, has become the latest addition to Dragon Den personality, James Cann's prestigious investment portfolio. Caan's leading private equity firm, Hamilton Bradshaw, has confirmed the initial investment in AVOLUS which will see its portfolio broadened to include the luxury travel provider and aviation specialist.

AVOLUS is the first addition from the luxury transport sector to be included in the HB portfolio which focuses on niche companies and market leader potential. AVOLUS is unique in its field with a Charter Division fully integrating four luxury vehicles - Private Jets, Helicopters, Yachts and Private Cars across the globe. The AVOLUS Brokerage Division, aiding clients in the purchase and sale of aircraft, is already fully operational and will be officially launched at the aviation forum EBACE, in Geneva in May. AVOLUS is also involved in the expanding fractional ownership market being the UK & Ireland representative for the JETFLY scheme in Turboprops.

Hamilton Bradshaw are very pleased to be including AVOLUS in their investment family. CEO and expert financier, James Caan, said, "We are delighted to welcome AVOLUS to our portfolio. AVOLUS is a pioneer in its arena, and its strategy and team have impressed us throughout our research. I believe this is a company with exceptional potential for the future and I am personally looking forward to being involved in its development".

AVOLUS was founded in 2004 by Alexis Grabar and Justine Angelli. With over 18 years in the aviation industry behind them, the two quickly found a niche in the booming aviation market and the company has grown rapidly with offices now operational in London, Moscow, Monaco and Dubai. AVOLUS holds a strong position in the luxury travel sector, an area synonymous with wealth and glamour. Both company size and turnover have doubled every year in the last two years, and with the huge growth in private aviation and brand presence at prestigious events such as the Monaco Grand Prix, AVOLUS is anticipating a very good 2008.

Managing Director, Alexis Grabar, said of the recent investment, "AVOLUS has always enjoyed an excellent position amongst luxury travel brands. Our focus is centered on the provision of the highest quality service for our clients. We believe that our inclusion in the 'HB family' will enable us to further extend and perfect these offerings and we are tremendously excited to be moving forward with such an excellent investment team".

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