- The institution plans to expand across southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the USA within the next 5 years
- It registered a revenue of INR 1.5 Crore in the fourth quarter of FY 24-25
- The funding will drive program expansion, AI-powered course builder platform, and partnerships with leading industry players
HYDERABAD: Bower School of Entrepreneurship, the pioneering institution transforming entrepreneurship education, has raised INR 11.5 crore in seed funding from a group of prominent High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs) and Astir Ventures. The investment will accelerate Bower’s mission to replace outdated education models with hands-on, real-world learning—from school classrooms to executive boardrooms through strategic allocations across different verticals.
The funding will help deepen partnerships with leading universities, investors, and industry leaders as the institution continues to shape the next generation of entrepreneurs through its experiential, application-first approach. Bower 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.
“Our vision is to become the world’s leading institution for entrepreneurial education and to make an entrepreneurial mindset accessible to people of all age groups, empowering them to build and lead in a rapidly evolving world. This funding will be instrumental in enhancing student experiences and developing an AI-powered course builder to deliver personalized entrepreneurship programs at scale," said Mr. Pavan Allena, Founder of Bower.
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. At the same time, Bower has collaborated with more than 5,000 students so far through Bower SEED, the K-12 segment, whereas the executive program, Bower LEAD, will have 4 cohorts in 2025 with an expected participation of up to 150 individuals. Bower is also planning to launch an undergraduate program in August 2025, which will be delivered by prominent industry professionals, CXOs and other leadership figures.
About Bower School of Entrepreneurship: (https://bowerschool.com/)
Bower is a next-generation institution redefining entrepreneurship education. A first of its kind to introduce entrepreneurial education from grades “three to PG” level, its learning ecosystem 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.
About Pavan Allena
Pavan Allena is the Founder of Bower, leading a bold vision to transform entrepreneurship education. Previously, he founded Metamorphosis, a pioneering ed-tech company that introduced entrepreneurship programs to K-12 students. Metamorphosis was later acquired by BrightCHAMPS, one of the fastest-growing global ed-tech companies. With a track record of building innovative education platforms, Pavan continues to champion experiential learning and the democratization of entrepreneurial skills.
