Bower School of Entrepreneurship has raised ₹11.5 crore (approximately $1.33 million) in seed funding from a group of High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs) and early-stage investment firm Astir Ventures.
The funds will be deployed to enhance Bower’s upcoming AI-powered course builder platform, forge new industry partnerships, and establish physical campuses across key global regions, including Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States.
Founded in 2024 by Pavan Allena, Bower is on a mission to reimagine entrepreneurial education with programs tailored for students and professionals.
The institution currently offers Bower SEED for K-12 students, and Bower LEAD for working professionals, and is preparing to launch its undergraduate program, Bower UG, in August 2025.
“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,” said Pavan Allena, Founder of Bower.
Bower has so far engaged over 5,000 students, clocked ₹1.5 crore in bookings within three months of launch, and operates with a team of 27 members and 63 faculty.
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In the fourth quarter of FY25, the startup reported ₹1.5 crore in revenue, and it is aiming to impact over 15,000 students and reach ₹15 crore in revenue across all verticals by FY26.
The institution’s executive program, Bower LEAD, is set to run four cohorts in 2025, with a combined intake of up to 150 participants.
