Mesa School raises ₹110 crore in Series A equity and venture debt
Dharana and Elevation co-lead the equity financing, with debt from InnoVen and Alteria.
Mesa School of Business has raised ₹110 crore, comprising approximately ₹85 crore of Series A equity and ₹25 crore of venture debt. Dharana Capital and Elevation Capital co-led the equity round; InnoVen Capital and Alteria Capital provided the debt.
The Bengaluru school centres its residential programmes on building businesses and working with startups. It says enrolment has grown to more than 550 students across three programmes since its founding in 2023. Students develop products and commercial projects alongside their coursework, with an in-house incubator supporting ventures they choose to continue.
Use of funds
Develop AI-focused curricula and strengthen programme leadership.
Launch and scale programmes.
Build partnerships with startups for projects, mentorship and employment opportunities.