Loading organizations...
Bodley Group operates as a private equity and venture capital investment firm, dedicated to identifying and nurturing promising companies across diverse sectors. The firm specializes in providing capital and strategic support to private businesses, particularly those operating in niche markets with proprietary technologies. Its approach involves a rigorous selection process, focusing on enterprises demonstrating clear customer acquisition strategies, concept durability, and the potential for significant network effects to achieve superior returns.
The firm was co-founded in 2005 by Ted Albrecht, who serves as a managing partner and plays a pivotal role in the investment committee and due diligence processes. The inception of Bodley Group was driven by the insight that targeted investments in private companies with strong underlying fundamentals and differentiated offerings could yield substantial long-term value. Albrecht's background in identifying and cultivating emergent market opportunities informed the firm's foundational strategy.
Bodley Group serves a range of portfolio companies seeking more than just capital, offering guidance to help them navigate growth and market expansion. The firm's long-term vision centers on fostering a portfolio of robust businesses that not only deliver strong financial performance but also establish themselves as leaders within their specialized fields. It aims to empower these companies to fully realize their market potential.
Bodley Group has 3 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $1.0M Seed in Shortlist in September 2017.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2017 | Shortlist | $1.0M Seed | — | Samir Shah, Impactassets, University Ventures, Zephyr Acorn |
| Aug 1, 2016 | Shoppable | $4.0M Series A | — | Clean Energy Ventures, CP Ventures, DCM, Greatergoodsociety, Great Oaks Venture Capital, LombardStreet Ventures, Wasabi Ventures, Anthony Citrano, Greg Kidd, Jason Cahill, Scott Banister, Andrew Boszhardt JR., John Owen, Noopur S., Sandeep Bhanote, Thomas Varghese, Canary Ventures, MI Ventures, ON Grid Ventures |
| Nov 1, 2014 | Lawn Love | $2.0M Seed | — | 500 Global, Practical Venture Capital, Thompson Street Capital Partners, TNT Venture, Eric Ries, Alexis Ohanian, BEN LI, Colin Corgan, David Shen, Gang Wang, Haroon Mokhtarzada, Jared Friedman, Kevin Moore, Peter Kazanjy, Robert Wuttke, SAM LIU, Allegro Venture Partners, Binary Capital, David Shen Ventures, FundersClub, Launch Capital, Lunch VAN Fund, Next Level Capital, Wefunder, Y Combinator, Zillionize |