Bower School of Entrepreneurship raises Rs 11.5 crore in seed funding

The institution registered a revenue of Rs 1.5 crore in the fourth quarter of FY25, the release said, adding that the strategic allocation of the funds will allow the brand to enhance student experience and aim for revenue of more than Rs 15 crore.

Bower School of Entrepreneurship on Thursday said it has raised Rs 11.5 crore in seed funding from a group of 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 The investment will accelerate Bower’s mission to replace outdated education models with hands-on, real-world learning—from school classrooms to executive boardrooms through strategic allocations across different verticals, said the institute in a press release.

“Bower is also planning to launch an undergraduate programme in August 2025, which will be delivered by prominent industry professionals, CXOs and other leadership figures.”As part of its expansion plan, Bower aims to set up physical campuses across southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the US within the next five years.The institution registered a revenue of Rs 1.

5 crore in the fourth quarter of FY25, the release said, adding that the strategic allocation of the funds will allow the brand to enhance student experience and aim for revenue of more than Rs 15 crore.“This funding will be instrumental in enhancing student experiences and developing an AI-powered course builder to deliver personalised entrepreneurship programmes at scale, said Pavan Allena, founder of Bower.The institution registered 15 million-plus bookings within three months of launch.

It has collaborated with more than 5,000 students so far through Bower SEED, the K-12 segment, whereas its executive programme, Bower LEAD, aims to have four cohorts in 2025 with an expected participation of up to 150 individuals.Bower said it has introduced entrepreneurial education from grades “three to PG” level, and its learning ecosystem delivers practical, execution-first experiences through three flagship programmes.Bower SEED introduces K-12 students to entrepreneurship, financial literacy and design thinking, Bower UG is an undergraduate programme in entrepreneurship where students build ventures under the mentorship of experienced entrepreneurs, while Bower LEAD is a four-month executive programme empowering startup founders and professionals to scale their businesses with expert guidance.

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