Hyderabad-based Bower School of Entrepreneurship has successfully raised ₹11.5 crore in a seed funding round led by High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs) and Astir Ventures. The institution, founded by Pavan Allena, aims to transform traditional education models by introducing practical, hands-on learning experiences across various educational levels. Allena, who serves as the Founder and CEO, envisions a global expansion to bring Bower's innovative approach to entrepreneurship education worldwide.
Key Details
- Funding Amount: ₹11.5 crore in seed funding.
- Investors: High-Net-Worth Individuals and Astir Ventures.
- Revenue Milestone: Achieved ₹1.5 crore in revenue in Q4 FY25.
- Future Revenue Goal: Aiming for over ₹15 crore in revenue.
- Program Expansion:
- Launching an undergraduate program in August 2025, delivered by industry professionals and CXOs.
- Developing an AI-powered course builder for personalized entrepreneurship programs.
- Global Expansion Plans: Establishing physical campuses across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the US within the next five years.
- Student Engagement:
- Over 5,000 students engaged through Bower SEED (K-12 segment).
- Executive program Bower LEAD plans four cohorts in 2025 with up to 150 participants.
Founder's Background
Pavan Allena, the visionary behind Bower, brings a wealth of experience in education and entrepreneurship. His commitment to replacing outdated educational models with real-world, application-based learning has been the driving force behind Bower's inception and growth. Allena's leadership is instrumental in steering the institution towards its ambitious goals of global expansion and innovation in entrepreneurship education.
Funding Details
- Funding Stage: Seed Round.
- Amount Raised: ₹11.5 crore.
- Key Investors: High-Net-Worth Individuals and Astir Ventures.
- Utilization of Funds:
- Enhancing student experiences through personalized, AI-driven programs.
- Expanding program offerings, including the launch of an undergraduate program.
- Establishing a global presence with new campuses across multiple continents.