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A2B raises $180 million from James Murdoch and Bodhi Tree in major funding round
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 03:02 PM
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The Indian startup A2B announced a $180 million investment led by media entrepreneur James Murdoch and Bodhi Tree, the venture firm backed by Uday Shankar.
A2B, an Indian startup, disclosed that it has secured $180 million in fresh capital. The funding round was led by James Murdoch, a prominent media investor, together with Bodhi Tree, a venture firm associated with Indian entrepreneur Uday Shankar.
The injection of capital is expected to accelerate A2B’s expansion plans, including scaling its operations, product development, and possibly entering new markets. The company did not disclose detailed financial terms beyond the total amount.
Murdoch’s involvement signals growing interest from global investors in Indian technology ventures, while Bodhi Tree’s participation underscores Uday Shankar’s continued focus on backing innovative Indian businesses. The funding round adds to the momentum of India’s startup ecosystem, which has seen record inflows in recent years.
The injection of capital is expected to accelerate A2B’s expansion plans, including scaling its operations, product development, and possibly entering new markets. The company did not disclose detailed financial terms beyond the total amount.
Murdoch’s involvement signals growing interest from global investors in Indian technology ventures, while Bodhi Tree’s participation underscores Uday Shankar’s continued focus on backing innovative Indian businesses. The funding round adds to the momentum of India’s startup ecosystem, which has seen record inflows in recent years.