Praveen K. Pula
Chairman | Founder | Investor
Praveen K. Pula, widely known as Veen Pula, is a distinguished entrepreneur, investor, and education visionary whose journey reflects the power of ambition backed by bold execution.
His entrepreneurial story began in the United Kingdom in 2004, when he launched his first education venture. Within a few years, his enterprise gained remarkable momentum, earning recognition in the prestigious The Sunday Times Fast Track 100, where his company was ranked among the fastest-growing businesses in the UK, a recognition presented by renowned entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson. This milestone firmly established him as a global entrepreneur capable of building high-growth ventures on the international stage.
However, Mr. Pula’s most transformative achievement has been the creation of Woxsen University, one of India’s most dynamic and globally recognised private universities. Founded with a bold vision to redefine higher education, Woxsen has quickly emerged as a benchmark for applied learning, global collaborations, and industry-driven education. Under his astute leadership, the institution has secured prestigious global recognitions, including AACSB membership and EFMD accreditation,QS World University Rankings and Bloomberg BusinessWeek Ranking, placing it among an elite league of globally respected institution.
Beyond education, Mr. Pula has built a diversified global business portfolio spanning education, real estate, hospitality, and other international ventures, with operations across India, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East. His leadership reflects the rare ability to combine entrepreneurial agility with long-term institution building.
An influential member of global entrepreneurial networks such as the Accelerate 250: UK Prime Minister’s Initiative of Super Entrepreneurs, YPO and TiE, he continues to mentor emerging entrepreneurs and invest in promising ventures, contributing to the broader start-up and innovation ecosystem.
Equally inspiring is his belief in holistic development. Under his vision, Woxsen established one of Asia’s largest university-based professional sports infrastructure spanning 60 acres, reflecting his belief that education must shape leaders not only in boardrooms, but also in life.
From building high-growth ventures in the UK to creating a globally recognised university in India and expanding entrepreneurial ventures across continents - Mr. Praveen K. Pula’s journey is a remarkable testament to visionary leadership and transformative impact on the society.
Pula Family Foundation is the parent entity with diversified interests across education, hospitality, consulting, investments, real estate, and other allied business initiatives.
With a presence across India, the UAE, and the UK, it reflects over two decades of entrepreneurial growth, cross-border business development, and value creation through investments in businesses, products and services that serve the evolving market needs. This geographic spread reflects the group’s borderless outlook and its ability to build and manage enterprises across different business environments.
To Create Lasting Value by investing in scalable, sustainable business models and developing solutions For a Better Tomorrow.
