The Bower School of Entrepreneurship, a pioneering institution in the field of entrepreneurship education, has raised ₹11.5 crore in a seed funding round led by Astir Ventures and a consortium of prominent High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs).
With a clear mission to disrupt conventional educational models, Bower aims to deliver hands-on, real-world learning experiences spanning from primary schools to corporate boardrooms. The institution offers a range of programmes designed to cultivate entrepreneurial skills and mindsets across diverse age groups and professional stages.
Bower operates three key verticals: Bower SEED for K–12 students, focusing on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and design thinking; Bower UG, an undergraduate-level programme enabling students to launch ventures with mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs; and Bower LEAD, a four-month executive course designed to support startup founders and working professionals.
Furthering its vision, the institution is developing Bower EDGE—an AI-powered platform to customise and enhance the learning journey. The recent funding will be used to expand strategic partnerships, build AI-driven learning tools, and establish physical campuses in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States over the next five years.
Bower reported ₹1.5 crore in revenue for Q4 of FY 2024–25 and expects to exceed ₹15 crore in annual revenue across all programmes by the end of the next financial year. Since launch, the institution has registered over 1.5 crore bookings, with a growing team of 27 staff and 63 faculty members. The undergraduate programme is set to launch in August 2025, delivered by top industry leaders and executives.
Through this expansion, Bower seeks to impact over 15,000 students globally and cement its position as a leading force in entrepreneurship education.
