Bower School of Entrepreneurship has raised Rs 11.5 crore in seed funding from high-net-worth individuals and Astir Ventures. The funds will be used to develop an AI-powered course builder platform and establish new partnerships with industry players. Pavan Allena, the founder of Bower, said, “The funding will help in deepening 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 plans to create physical campuses in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the USA.
The institution aims to impact over 15,000 students and reach Rs 15 crore in revenue across all verticals by FY26. In the fourth quarter of FY25, Bower reported Rs 1.5 crore in revenue. The startup offers various entrepreneurship programs tailored to both students and professionals.
Bower secures seed funding
These include Bower SEED for K-12 students, Bower LEAD for working professionals, and the upcoming Bower UG undergraduate program, which is set to commence in August 2025. To date, Bower has engaged with over 5,000 students, registered Rs 1.5 crore in bookings within three months of launch, and operates with a team of 27 members and 63 faculty.
The executive program, Bower LEAD, is scheduled to run four cohorts in 2025 with up to 150 participants expected. The Bower School of Entrepreneurship has also announced the launch of a pioneering three-year full-time undergraduate program focused on entrepreneurship. Applications for the program, which begins in the academic year 2025, are now open.
Pavan Allena emphasized the program’s goal, stating, “We’re not here to create job seekers. We’re here to shape job creators, problem solvers, and leaders of the future.”
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