GLM Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2010

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 3

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $114M

GLM General Information

Description

Manufacturer of electric-vehicle designed to create a low-carbon society. The company's electric-vehicle contains customizable chassis and multiple EV system that combines a range of motors, inverters, battery modules and VCUs, providing users with an exciting driving experience.

Contact Information

Website
www.glm.jp
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 74-3 Mukoyocho, Taketa, Fushimi-ku
  • Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture
  • Kyoto, 612-8418
  • Japan
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Primary Industry
Automotive
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
CleanTech, LOHAS & Wellness, Mobility Tech, Manufacturing, Industrials, TMT
Corporate Office
  • 74-3 Mukoyocho, Taketa, Fushimi-ku
  • Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture
  • Kyoto, 612-8418
  • Japan
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GLM Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
4. Merger/Acquisition 14-Jul-2017 $114M Completed Generating Revenue
3. Later Stage VC 01-Sep-2016 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Early Stage VC (Series B) 01-Jul-2015 $14M $17.5M Completed Generating Revenue
1. Early Stage VC (Series A) 01-Nov-2013 $3.5M $3.5M Completed Startup
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GLM Comparisons

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Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Manufacturer of electric-vehicle designed to create a low-carbon society. The company's electric-vehicle contains custom
Automotive
Kyoto, Japan
3 As of 2016

Malvern, United Kingdom
 

Shanghai, China
 
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GLM Competitors (22)

One of GLM’s 22 competitors is Morgan Motor Company, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Malvern, United Kingdom.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Morgan Motor Company Private Equity-Backed Malvern, United Kingdom
Weltmeister Formerly VC-backed Shanghai, China
Rimac Automobili Venture Capital-Backed Sveta Nedelja, Croatia
Kia Deutschland Corporation
Caterham Cars Formerly PE-Backed Dartford, United Kingdom
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GLM Former Investors (6)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Globis Capital Partners Venture Capital Minority
Industrial Technology Investment Corporate Venture Capital Minority
Riyadh Valley Company Venture Capital Minority
The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Venture Capital Minority
Yaskawa America Corporation Minority
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GLM FAQs

  • When was GLM founded?

    GLM was founded in 2010.

  • Where is GLM headquartered?

    GLM is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan.

  • What is the size of GLM?

    GLM has 3 total employees.

  • What industry is GLM in?

    GLM’s primary industry is Automotive.

  • Is GLM a private or public company?

    GLM is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of GLM?

    The current valuation of GLM is .

  • What is GLM’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for GLM is .

  • How much funding has GLM raised over time?

    GLM has raised $17.5M.

  • Who are GLM’s investors?

    Globis Capital Partners, Industrial Technology Investment, Riyadh Valley Company, The University of Tokyo Edge Capital, and Yaskawa America are 5 of 6 investors who have invested in GLM.

  • Who are GLM’s competitors?

    Morgan Motor Company, Weltmeister, Rimac Automobili, Kia Deutschland, and Caterham Cars are some of the 22 competitors of GLM.

  • When was GLM acquired?

    GLM was acquired on 14-Jul-2017.

  • Who acquired GLM?

    GLM was acquired by WE Solutions (Hong Kong).

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