Glomo
M&A and Capital Raise
M&A and Capital Raise Investment Banking
USA & India
About
From DC's heart, Glomo guides businesses across borders, orchestrating M&A and Capital Raise triumphs in both the USA and India. Their expert advisors, steeped in industry knowledge, unlock limitless potential, fueling growth stories for startups and giants alike.
Sectors
Internet of Things
As billions of devices flood the internet, collecting and analyzing data like never before, the challenge of efficient connectivity unlocks a treasure trove of opportunities. From connected cars navigating smart cities to homes brimming with intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT) demands innovative products, platforms, and services. This is where Glomo steps in. We guide ambitious IoT companies, offering expert counsel to navigate the US market and unlock their full potential.
Cyber Security
In today's hyperconnected world, cybersecurity isn't a luxury, it's a lifeline. With every click and connection, threats loom. That's why protecting your on-premises and cloud assets is paramount. While firewalls and intrusion prevention systems form the frontline, true security demands a deeper dive. Behavioral analysis, proactive remediation, and a robust ecosystem are your ultimate shields. But growth ambitions necessitate more than just defense. For US expansion, global reach, and a secure exit strategy, consider Glomo. We unlock your potential through M&A, capital raises, and strategic partnerships.
Data Analytics
In today's data-driven world, Glomo empowers the future of Business Intelligence. With digital economies soaring and global connectivity at an all-time high, data analysis for informed decision-making has become critical. Glomo navigates this dynamic landscape, guiding Analytics players – from established giants to agile startups – to achieve their US ambitions. We forge strategic partnerships, unlock licensing opportunities, build direct client bases, and fuel growth through M&A and targeted capital raises. With Glomo at your side, you unlock the full potential of your data and conquer the booming US market.
SaaS
With cloud and subscriptions fueling the future, SaaS and PaaS companies are soaring in value. Glomo, your DC-based advisor, empowers these innovators by forging US partnerships, licensing technology, securing US clients, and orchestrating M&A and capital raises from global investors. Let Glomo be your launchpad to the stratosphere.
Real Estate
Real estate meets innovation, powered by Glomo. With deep Real Estate expertise and a global reach, our PropTech advisors are uniquely positioned to guide your US expansion. From M&A strategies to capital raises, Glomo have credentials to advise on Commercial Real Estate and Capital Market transactions, and our specialized knowledge empowers foreign buyers and investors to navigate proptech or large portfolio deals across diverse US states. Whether you're a rising PropTech star or a seasoned real estate player, Glomo is your bridge to the American market's boundless potential.
Internet Infrastructure
The data deluge is real, and businesses are scrambling to build the pipelines that handle it. Internet infrastructure is exploding, with cloud giants like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud leading the charge. In this gold rush, Glomo is your trusted navigator, guiding companies navigating this dynamic landscape. We help you forge strategic partnerships with US powerhouses, unlock licensing opportunities, land direct clients in the lucrative American market, and fuel growth through M&A or targeted capital raises.
Block Chain Technology
Blockchain technology is ripping through industries, revolutionizing transactions, record-keeping, and security from the ground up. Beyond cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, it's powering innovations in travel, data security, and countless other fields. At Glomo, we're at the forefront, building deep understanding and relationships within this dynamic ecosystem. This puts us in prime position to connect you with M&A opportunities that unlock the transformative power of blockchain for your business.
M&A Services
Sell Side
Glomo advises it's clients in identifying potential strategic or financial buyers and provides advisory and consulting services as needed by the client during the M&A due diligence process till closing of the deal.
Buy Side
Glomo advises it's clients in identifying potential targets for acquisition and provide advisory and consulting services as needed by the clients till closing of the deal.
Private Capital Raise
Glomo advises it's clients in selling minority or majority equity stake in their company to raise capital primarily for growth of the company or recapitalization.
Merger & Aquisition
Glomo focus on providing M&A and Private Capital Raise services to its clients. Glomo possesses the necessary credentials and experience in Merger & Acquisition activities.
Team
Vippy Bhambra
Investment Banker
Vippy is based in Washington DC and has 28 years of experience in business development, creating partnerships, mergers and Acquisitions, capital raise, Managing IT systems, data centers and real estate leasing and purchase. Vippy has worked with public and private companies such as GE, Cutler Hammer, Alabanza, AGM commercial real estate advisors and The Mclean Group. Over last 28 years Vippy has focused on building long lasting relationships with many companies primarily located in USA and India. Vippy has completed many transactions in M&A and Commercial Real Estate. Vippy has always worked with Clevel executives as their trusted Advisor to help them grow and expand their business. Building and maintaining relationships is core of what Vippy likes to do. Vippy has worked in US for last 24 years and for 4 years in India prior to that. Vippy has completed Electrical Engineering from National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, India, MS in Information Systems from University of Maryland and MBA in Finance and Marketing from Amity Business School, Delhi India.
Advisors USA
Glomo has a team of technology advisors who are experienced and renowned in their area of expertise
Sunil Garg
Big data / AI / ML Advisor
Sunil Garg (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunil-garg-702409/) is currently a Partner at Glomo LLC and based in Houston TX. He is the founder and CEO of dataVediK, a Houston based AI/ML technology company building DataMoksha Hyper-Converged Data and Analytics Platform for Energy Industry using seamless integration of Energy Domain, Data Science and Software Engineering. Prior to this, he spent 20+ years establishing and growing Data Management, Big Data and Analytics business for Schlumberger. Sunil has deep understanding of Oil and Gas data, Data Science & ML and uses the combination to solve high uncertainty/high risk problems leading to seamlessly integrated end user centric solutions. He is a member of and an active participant in several industry organizations and forums like SPE, AAPG, PPDM, SPDM, OSDU and Rice Alliance. Sunil is a sought-after speaker at various industry conferences and conducts Big Data, Machine Learning and Blockchain trainings for the Industry, the Government and the Academia. He is also an active angel investor and a Board member of TiE Houston, an organization whose mission is to foster entrepreneurship through mentoring, networking, funding and incubation. As a member of the National Small Business Association Technology Leadership Council, he advocates on behalf of all small technology and R&D firms on a wide range of issues, including intellectual property protections, data rights, regulatory reform, cyber-security compliance and government contracting. At Glomo LLC , Sunil looks at technology behind all our deals and advices how our client’s IP should be presented to potential investors and acquirers. Sunil has done BTech in Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi.
Ashwani Arora
Financial and Technology Advisor
Ashwani Arora has 20+ years of technology consulting experience with large corporations in USA, Europe and is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the states of North Carolina and New Hampshire. He believes that the key to delivering excellent services is by providing more one – on – one time with the clients and by offering personalized solutions. He also has an MBA, and a bachelor's degree in engineering. His educational credentials have given him the opportunity to work across different corporate functions and get involved in strategic decision making. This experience gave him a 360 degree view of the complex business operations across various industries including small & large – scale services, manufacturing, retail and banking. He now has a better appreciation of how the finance, accounting, tax, and IT Functions can help a business grow and be successful. Ashwani has completed Btech from Punjabi University and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai.
Vivek Gupta
Networking and Embedded Systems Advisor
Vivek Gupta is a seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience in Satellite Networking and Embedded software. He has held senior leadership positions and has led large-scale mission-critical product development to provide satellite based internet access to millions of customers in the US and across the world.
He has a long and successful track record of working with executive management in defining product roadmap and long term R&D goals and managing multiple offshore and onshore teams. He has particular expertise in cross-functional collaboration with hardware and product teams in developing custom products for consumer, SME and enterprise market segments from ground-up and launching them in the marketplace and ensuring success by continuous improvements post launch by working with end-customers. Vivek has worked in the USA for over 28 years and in India for 2 years prior to that. Vivek has completed Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication from Delhi College of Engineering and Masters of Science in Computer Science from Michigan State University.
Business Growth Advisor
For companies hungering for international expansion, the US market beckons with vast opportunities. But navigating its complexities can be daunting. That's where Glomo steps in, your trusted bridge to American success.
From our strategic hubs in Washington DC and Delhi, India, we're seasoned Business Growth Advisors. We forge powerful partnerships, unlock licensing deals, and help you acquire direct US customers, propelling you into the heart of this dynamic market.
Varun Suryan
AI/ML/ Large Language Model advisor.
Dr. Varun Suryan is an accomplished professional in the field of Computer Science, particularly at the intersection of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Mathematical Optimization. He has completed his Ph.D. at the University of Maryland, College Park. His professional journey includes impactful work as an Optimization Engineer, where he has significantly contributed to advancements in machine learning and optimization algorithms. Varun's interests span Robotics, Autonomous Communication Systems, AI, and Machine Learning, and he has published extensively in these areas. Varun has completed his MS in computer engineering from Virginia Tech and BTech in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur.
Varun Suryan
AI/ML/ Large Language Model Advisor
Mano Pillai is a highly experienced product and technology executive with a successful track record of driving revenue growth and transformation in consumer internet, digital media, advertising, and marketing technology. He has expertise in building and managing innovative high growth media, data analytics, AI/ML, and data management products, as well as privacy enhancing technologies (PET) and solutions. Pillai has a proven ability to build solutions for leading global brands, agencies, media, and entertainment companies, and Fortune 100 enterprise customers in industries such as CPG, retail, hospitality, and financial services.Pillai has executive leadership and entrepreneurship experience, with a focus on product and technology management. He has experience in digital media, AdTech, identity, data services, and payment systems. Pillai is currently the Chief Product Officer at LiveIntent, where he is leading the transformation and expansion of the company's product portfolio to include a range of email marketing and monetization services for publishing brands, data, identity, and retail media services. Previously, Pillai co-founded and served as the Chief Executive Officer of Nikaza, a mobile location analytics platform. He launched the
platform in three key markets and grew its capabilities to process data from approximately 200 million monthly active users and 60 million daily active users in the US. Pillai led M&A efforts towards a successful exit in 2020.
Shekhar Bhandari
Connectivity Architect – Space and Ground Solutions.
Held various positions over the years - have been responsible for - Marketing And Technology Delivery Initiatives. Product Line Management - Voice over IP, Video on Demand over IP , TDMA ( High Speed and Low Speed ) , SCPC, High Speed Satellite Modems, Low cost satellite modems, Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA), Voice Over IP Appliance Program Management - The Americas, Canada, APAC, India, Africa MidEast regions Product Management - TDMA1015, TDMA1020, TDMA1030, SCPC 4046, IDR/IBS 4100,IDR/IBS 9100,TRES 9100,TES 5100 ,VAP 6040 Page 1 of 2 Marketing Management of products, systems,
Global networks and services - key accounts - ATT Alascom, Telesat Canada, Telmex Foncos, Intelsat DAMA , World Bank, NIC India, UN,
Education - Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur M Tech, EE / Computer Engineering · (1975 - 1977),
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur B.Tech (hons), Electronics and Electrical Communications Engineering · (1970 - 1975)
Concordia University Ph. D. Candidate, EE / Digital Signal Processing · (1979 - 1981)
Advisors UK - London
Gaurav Chawla
Connectivity Architect – Space and Ground Solutions.
Gaurav is Lumirithmic’s Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer. He has 20 years’ experience as a tech/product specialist and deep tech entrepreneur. His expertise lies in product build and commercialization of B2B enterprise and deep tech. He is also serving as Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) at Imperial College London, supporting them in deep tech commercialization. Gaurav has a deep technical background in engineering, fintech, data science, and computer science, and has held leading technical/ product roles at GE, RBS, Morgan Stanley, and IHS Markit (now S&P), complemented with experience in product marketing and sales, patent protection, product launch and everything Deep-Tech! He has co-authored several publications and is also co-inventor of multiple patents. He is a graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT, Delhi), and holds MS (Engineering), MS (Mathematical Finance) and MBA (Finance, Accounting) from Georgia Tech, as well as an LLB (equivalent of Juris Doctor) in Intellectual Property Law from University of London. He is also a CFA and FRM charter holder.
India Partner – Glomo India Advisors
Pankaj Bhoria
Managing Advisor
Pankaj is based in Gurgaon and has more than 27 years of operations and management experience with foreign and Indian multi-national companies such as AECOM, ILFS, CRISIL and others. Apart from planning for the large scale infrastructure projects, Pankaj was also responsible for undertaking the project financing at the programme level for multi billion project programmes like Delhi – Mumbai Industrial Corridor and Sagarmala. In both these programmes his team has identified more than 500 new infrastructure projects within the project area worth more than 1000 billion. Pankaj leads Glomo India expansion program in India. Pankaj has completed Mechanical Engineering from NIT Kurukshetra and MBA from Indian Institute of Management.
Dheeraj kapoor
IT and Manufacturing Advisor
Dheeraj Kapoor is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience in various industries, from IT to Electronics Manufacturing to Recycling. He is an IT graduate from a premier college in India. Dheeraj is a keen strategist with a strong entrepreneurial mind set, having set up various successful companies throughout his career. He is passionate about mentoring and coaching young professionals. Currently, he is involved in fundraising activities for various organizations in Sustainability, IT, and Manufacturing.
Vivek Chandok
TMT and Payments Tech advisor
Vivek is Global Leader & technology evangelist, founder of multiple start-ups, with proven credential to work in ambiguous environments has 25+ years of in deep tech (AI/ML), incubating and growing businesses from concepts, worked in global markets with leading CXOs, leveraged creative elements and digital possibilities to focus always on three things – top-line impact (revenues), bottom-line improvement (profits), and end customer experiences (CX). Won 15+ Innovation Industry awards, Led 16+ IP development, Managed 50+ Product Portfolio & platform, Evangelized 100+ Products. Snapshot of key Digital start-ups & new business – CanvasM (Mobility Solutions) Mobomoney – First of the first Contact less fintech company, Setting up payment Bank & won bank license from regulator for India, SaralRozgar (Market place focused on Bluecollor 7M+ workers), UPX academy& Education Lanes (Edtech), Application Store & Advertisement/coupon platform Relevant experience in startups & large organizations, managing product portfolio & strategic investments for profitable growth, trending spot & creating whitespaces for new revenue streams, developing solutions to resolve longstanding business problems. Worked in TechM, Lucent, Siemens, Airtel, Vodaone-Idea, Subex Diversified domain Expertise in Telecom, Media & Entertainment, Fintech, Ed-tech, Digital payments & commerce, Digital Marketplace, apt in Managing business across B2B, D2C & B2B2C industry segments
Rishabh Lodaya
Financial Analyst
Rishabh has more than 15 years of experience in Corporate Finance, Accountancy, Taxation and Internal Audit across different geographies mainly in Financial Services & Capital Markets domain. Rishabh’s work experience as an Analyst in Investment Banking – Finance for the Asia Pacific region with JP Morgan Chase, Deutsche Bank, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited, IBM Global Services, India Infoline Group, LKP Securities in India. He has also spent more than 2 years in East Africa working with a Consulting firm and a Construction company. Rishabh's expertise lies in creating Financial Models, Valuation reports, Business Plans and Pitch decks for start-ups and growth stage or mature businesses. He is well versed with Financial Planning and Analysis and has extensively worked very closely with the top management and CXOs. Rishabh is a qualified Chartered Accountant from ICAI, India and a B.COM Graduate from Mumbai University
M&A Transactions
GIFR acquired by MHS:
JLL Sparks Invest in Qdesq:
Motifworks - An Accion Labs:
Fund Raise Support for Various Venture Capital Funds
Venture Fund Clients - USA
Venture Fund Clients - India
Corporate Clients - USA
Contact
Washington DC-Metro Office
13781 Brighton Dam Rd
Clarksville MD 21029
Tel. 410 440 3189
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