# Bodhi Tree

> Bodhi Tree is a VC fund in Tirunelveli backing Internet and Education. See 4 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tirunelveli, India
- Total investments: 4
- Last investment: May 2022
- Lead investor: 100%
- Fund size: $1.5B
- Last fund: Feb 2022
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bodhi-treefoundation/
- Website: https://bodhitreefoundation.org.in

Bodhi Tree is a non-profit organization that helps people in contributing to the development of their communities. It aims to bridge the rural-urban divide by empowering rural graduates, enabling them to become role models who can take charge of their lives and constructively contribute to the development of their communities through education,skills, opportunities, and entrepreneurship.

## Contacts

5 contacts available for Bodhi Tree. Shizune tracks 3 team members at Bodhi Tree. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/bodhi-tree?utm_source=investor_profile

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Internet | 1 | 25% |
| Education | 1 | 25% |
| Marketing | 1 | 25% |
| Consulting | 1 | 25% |
| E-Commerce | 1 | 25% |

8 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Private Equity | 1 | 25% |
| Secondary Market | 1 | 25% |
| Venture - Series Unknown | 1 | 25% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| James Murdoch | Chairman | 12 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/james-murdoch |
| Uday Shankar | Chairperson | 0 | — |
| Uday Shankar | Chairperson | 3 | — |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Allen Career Institute | Allen Career Institute is an education coaching center for students preparing for various competitive exams. | $588.1M | Private Equity | May 01, 2022 |  |
| Viacom18 Digital Ventures | Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd. is one of India's fastest growing entertainment networks and a house of iconic brands that offers multi-platform, multi-generational and multicultural brand experiences. A joint venture of Viacom Inc and the Network18 Group, Viacom18 defines entertainment in India by touching people onair, online, on ground, in shopand through its cinema. | $2B | Venture - Series Unknown | Apr 27, 2022 |  |
| Viacom18 Digital Ventures | Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd. is one of India's fastest growing entertainment networks and a house of iconic brands that offers multi-platform, multi-generational and multicultural brand experiences. A joint venture of Viacom Inc and the Network18 Group, Viacom18 defines entertainment in India by touching people onair, online, on ground, in shopand through its cinema. | $2B | Venture - Series Unknown | Apr 27, 2022 |  |
| Viacom18 Digital Ventures | Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd. is one of India's fastest growing entertainment networks and a house of iconic brands that offers multi-platform, multi-generational and multicultural brand experiences. A joint venture of Viacom Inc and the Network18 Group, Viacom18 defines entertainment in India by touching people onair, online, on ground, in shopand through its cinema. |  | Secondary Market |  |  |

4 of 4 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Reliance Industries](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/reliance-industries) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- ViacomCBS — VC Fund, 2 deals together

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## FAQ

### What does Bodhi Tree invest in?

Bodhi Tree invests primarily in Internet, Education and Marketing startups, most often at Private Equity and Secondary Market stage. Most of the 4 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in India. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Bodhi Tree?

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### Who are the partners at Bodhi Tree?

The team at Bodhi Tree includes James Murdoch (Chairman), Uday Shankar (Chairperson) and Uday Shankar (Chairperson). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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