Bower School of Entrepreneurship, a Hyderabad, India-based institution focused on entrepreneurship education, raised INR 11.5 crore in seed funding.
A group of prominent High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs) and Astir Ventures.
The institution intends to use the funds to expand across southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the USA within the next 5 years. The funding will help deepen partnerships with universities, investors, and industry leaders as the institution continues to shape the next generation of entrepreneurs through its experiential, application-first approach.
Led by Mr. Pavan Allena, Founder, Bower operates a learning ecosystem that delivers practical, execution-first experiences through three flagship programs: Bower SEED, which introduces K-12 students to entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and design thinking; Bower UG, an undergraduate program in entrepreneurship where students build real ventures under the mentorship of experienced entrepreneurs; and Bower LEAD, a 4-month executive program empowering startup founders and professionals to scale their businesses with expert guidance. Further, the school is developing a unique AI-powered learning platform, Bower EDGE, designed to personalize and enhance the education experience.
The institution aims to set up physical campuses across southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the USA within the next 5 years. The institution registered a revenue of INR 1.5 Crore in the fourth quarter of FY 24-25, and the strategic allocation of the funds will allow the brand to impact over 15,000 students and register revenues to cross INR 15 Crore across all verticals.
The institution registered 1.5 Crore+ bookings within 3 months of launch, while addressing student requirements with a team strength of 27, and 63 faculty members.
FinSMEs
10/04/2025