Inventure Academy

What Inventure Academy does

Inventure Academy is a private K-12 international day school operating across three campuses in Bangalore, India. Founded in 2005 by the India Learning Foundation and led by co-founders Nooraine Fazal (CEO) and Irfan Razack (Chairman, also Chairman of Prestige Group), the school serves approximately 700+ learners from Pre-Kindergarten through Senior Secondary under Cambridge Assessment International Education (IGCSE and A/AS Levels) and the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (ICSE and ISC) boards, with additional NEASC and ISO credentials and Round Square global network membership. The core product is the 'Inventure Curriculum,' an integrated framework blending Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and enquiry-based learning, supported by a 'Beyond Academics' program that allocates 40% of primary and 20% of middle/senior school time to sports, arts, community service, and wider-world activities. Specialist extensions include a Maker Space (K-8 + elective), Changemaker Program, Learning Lab for neuro-diverse learners, MyInventure (Grades 11-12), and an adopted-government-school outreach arm at Ramagondanahalli.

Name

Inventure Academy

Legal name

Inventure Academy

Website

https://inventureacademy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Inventure Academy is a private K-12 international day school in Bangalore, serving roughly 700+ students across three campuses under a nonprofit foundation. Since 2005 it has delivered Cambridge and CISCE curricula through a holistic, enquiry-based learning model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 International Day School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inclusion, Special Needs & Early Intervention Training (IEPs/IFSPs, Neurodiversity) (EDACAIAF), Domain-Specific Curriculum (Literacy, Numeracy, Science, SEL, Motor, Arts) (EDACAJAB), In-Service Professional Development (Workshops/Institutes/Short Courses) (EDACAIAB), Curriculum & Pedagogy Training (Play-Based, Emergent, Literacy/Numeracy) (EDACAIAE)

Keywords

• K-12 international education
• Cambridge IGCSE schooling
• Preschool day school
• Holistic education program
• College placement counselling

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: Annual tuition fees for Pre-K to Grade 12 education across three campuses. Fee structure varies by campus and grade level. Additional optional services include meal plans and after-school programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Inventure Academy is a K-12 international day school delivering Pre-Kindergarten to Senior Secondary education across three Bangalore campuses, offering the Cambridge (IGCSE, AS/A Levels) and CISCE (ICSE, ISC) curricula with an integrated Inventure Curriculum that combines academic rigour with a Beyond Academics program covering sports, arts, and community service. Supporting paid offerings include the Inventure PreSchool (ages 3-6), the Learning Lab for neuro-diverse learners, MyInventure for Grades 11-12, college and career guidance via Naviance, summer camps, and after-school sports and music/dance coaching.

Product overview

Inventure Academy is a K-12 international day school offering Pre-Kindergarten to Senior Secondary education across three campuses in Bangalore. The core offering consists of the Inventure Curriculum, an integrated program combining academic excellence with Beyond Academics activities (Sports, Arts, Wider World programs). Supporting programs include the Learning Lab for neuro-diverse learners, Inventuring foundation program, MyInventure program for Grades 11-12, College & Career Guidance with Naviance software, and specialized offerings like Dog Therapy and the Round Square Youth Parliament. The school follows Cambridge CAIE (IGCSE, A/AS) and CISCE (ICSE, ISC) boards with a focus on holistic child development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 International Day School Education Annual recurring day-school enrollment for children from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, affiliated to Cambridge Assessment International Education (IGCSE, AS/A Levels) and CISCE (ICSE, ISC), targeting families in Bangalore seeking internationally accredited education with global university preparation.
• Inventure PreSchool International preschool program for children ages 3-6 years (Pre-K, K1, K2) at the Whitefield PreSchool campus, using a play-based curriculum that combines Montessori, Reggio Emilia and enquiry-based learning.
• Beyond Academics Program Integrated co-curricular program balancing academic rigour with arts, sports, community service and life skills; Primary students sample all activities, Middle School focuses on PODs, and Senior School offers Choice Projects.
• Learning Lab Specialized support program for neuro-diverse learners including early intervention, sensory-motor development, IEPs, remedial sessions, and accommodations aligned with CAIE Board policies.
• MyInventure Program Specialized Grades 11-12 program providing accelerated learner tracks, Choice Projects, PODs, success mentoring, MeHack life skills workshops, internships and college preparation support.
• Inventuring Foundation Program Foundation program at the start of each school year helping learners discover themselves, strengths, mindsets and fears through pond building, butterfly gardens, treehouses, Multiple Intelligence treasure hunts, camping and outdoor adventure.
• College and Career Guidance Program Comprehensive college and career guidance using Naviance software, individual counselling, scholarship guidance, and partnerships with universities in the USA, UK, India, Australia, Canada and Europe.
• Summer Camp Annual summer camp program offering children enrichment activities during the school's vacation periods.
• After School Program Extended school program up to 4:30 pm for Grade 3 upwards, offering optional Sports coaching and Music and Dance lessons at additional cost.

Quantifiable outcome

• 78% of students placed in Tier 1 universities worldwide
• +4 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AFSminorOthersAFS is an inclusive educational community of global citizens including students, families and volunteers determined to build bridges between cultures. Provides international exchange opportunities for Inventure students.
• Educational Initiatives (EI)coreTechnology or IntegrationEducational Initiatives ensures every child learns with understanding. Inventure uses their proprietary test tools including ASSET, Mindspark and Detailed Assessment to measure performance on various indices and identify areas for improvement.
• Future 50 SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFuture 50 Schools Shaping Success is a premium annual evaluation and comparison of progressive schools conceptualised by industry powerhouses Univariety, Fortune India and PwC. Inventure is featured as one of India's Future 50 Schools.
• INME (Infinite Me)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerINME is a leading outbound learning organization focusing on building life and leadership skills in children as well as professionals. Conducts outbound trips for Grades 4 to 12 and faculty development programmes.
• Palmer Trinity SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Miami private school running dynamic and diverse curricular and co-curricular programmes to foster personal growth, self-actualization, and critical thinking. Both schools believe international cooperation and friendships help achieve global understanding and peace.
• Round SquarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 200 like-minded schools in 50 countries on 6 continents that connect and collaborate to offer world-class programmes and experiences, developing global competence, character and confidence in students. Provides student and faculty exchange opportunities.
• The Association of International Schools of India (TAISI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTAISI creates a platform for stakeholders of schools in the region to engage through dialogue, workshops, cooperation, sharing and alliance building. Focus is on professional development for teachers, leadership building for heads, and skills building for students.
• MU20: School of OpportunityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative empowering schools and educators to create experiential learning opportunities for high school students. Provides access to exclusive programs including Residential Bootcamps, MU20 Summits, international programs with Harvard, Oxford, King's College, and more.
• Institut Saint Louis Saint Clément (ISLSC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate school in southern suburb of Paris. Academic & Cultural Student Exchange Programme Partner enabling students from both institutions to have immersive experience of each other's language, culture, school life. Students stay with host families and attend classes.
• Zeeshan Ali Tennis Academy (ZATA)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWorld-class tennis coaching facility at Inventure headed by former Indian Davis Cupper and coach for the current Indian team, Zeeshan Ali. Presents students a tennis-based sports curriculum designed to bring out the best in every child.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Oakridge International School: Multi-city premium international school chain offering Cambridge and IB programmes across India. Directly comparable on curriculum and target customer; differs in being part of a larger chain with external capital (Lighthouse Learning/Indo-National) supporting faster expansion.
• Greenwood High International School: Bangalore-based international school offering IGCSE and IB programmes to a comparable affluent parent segment. Similar in scale, curriculum mix, and emphasis on holistic development with sports and co-curriculars.
• Canadian International School, Bangalore: Premium Bangalore international school offering IB and Cambridge curricula with comparable fees and target audience. Operates in the same Bangalore micro-markets and competes directly for the same pool of expatriate and affluent Indian families.
• The International School Bangalore (TISB): Long-established premium international school in Bangalore offering IGCSE and IB Diploma, targeting the same affluent parent segment with a comparable college-preparatory focus. Closely comparable in curriculum, fee tier, and university-placement positioning.
• Indus International School, Bangalore: Premium Bangalore international day school offering Cambridge/IB programmes with a similar holistic-development philosophy. Directly comparable in target segment (affluent Bangalore families), curriculum mix, and outcomes focus; also notable because Inventure's Whitefield-Sarjapur Principal previously served as Head of IB DP and Head of School (Middle and Senior) at Indus.
• Stonehill International School: IB-continuum international day and boarding school in Bangalore with a similar holistic, inquiry-based pedagogy and affluent-parent target market. Comparable in premium positioning, international curricula, and Bangalore geographic focus.

Broad incumbents

• National Public School (NPS): Large Bangalore-headquartered K-12 chain with multiple campuses in the city and beyond, offering ICSE/ISC and international curricula. Comparable on city footprint and curriculum mix but operates at significantly larger scale than Inventure across multiple Bangalore micro-markets.
• Delhi Public School (DPS) Society: One of India's largest and most established K-12 school networks with a strong brand and broad geographic reach. While DPS operates primarily CBSE rather than Cambridge, it competes for the same affluent parent segment in many Indian metros and dwarfs Inventure on scale, geographic reach, and brand ubiquity.

Regional players

• Pathways World School: Premium international day-boarding school near Delhi (Aravali/Gurgaon) offering IB and Cambridge programmes. Comparable on curriculum and premium positioning but primarily NCR-focused rather than Bangalore, with a boarder-centric model that differs from Inventure's day-school approach.

Emerging players

• Lighthouse Learning Group (formerly EuroKids International): Large Indian K-12 and preschool operator (including EuroKids, Billabong High, and other brands) backed by private equity. Comparable as an integrated preschool-to-school operator in Indian metros; differs in scale and capital structure but represents the kind of institutional capital and expansion playbook Inventure may eventually need to compete with.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/inventure-academy

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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