When was GLM founded?

GLM was founded in 2010 and raised its 1st funding round 3 years after it was founded.

Where is GLM located?

GLM is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan.

How many employees does GLM have?

As of Jul 01, 2024, the latest employee count at GLM is 8.

Is GLM a funded company?

GLM is a funded company, having raised a total of $21.2M across 3 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Seed round, raised on Oct 2013.

When was the latest funding round of GLM?

GLM's latest funding was a $***** Series B round on May 25, 2015, with participation from 5 investors.

Where does GLM rank among its competitors?

GLM ranks 42nd amongst 798 active competitors, of which 62 are funded. It stands 10th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Polestar, which secured $400M in Feb, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of GLM?

GLM's top competitors include Tesla, Polestar and BYD. Among them, Polestar secured the most recent funding round in February, 2026.

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Company Details

GLM is a Japan based company focused on the auto industry. GLM’s electric couple is dubbed the Tommykaira ZZ EV and is made in collaboration with the eponymous Japanese race car manufacturer. The startup produces a customizable chassis – the frame beneath the car – and Tommykaira provides the body. It can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. The company also develops electric drivetrains and supplies to various OEMs.

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Founded Year

2010

Location

Kyoto, Japan

Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$21.2M in 3 rounds

Latest Funding Round

Series B, May 25, 2015, $*****

Investors

CITIC Capital & 8 more

Ranked

42^nd among 798 active competitors

Employee Count

8 as on Jul 01, 2024

Investment & Acquisitions

SAVAGE RIVALE

Similar Companies

Tesla & 427 more

Exit Details

Acquired by O Luxe Holdings (Jul 07, 2017)

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GLM got acquired by O Luxe Holdings on Jul 07, 2017.

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GLM has raised a total funding of $21.2M over 3 rounds. Its first funding round was on Oct 2013. Its latest funding round was a Series B round on May 25, 2015 for $*****. 5 investors participated in its latest round. GLM has 9 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of GLM:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
May 25, 2015	9410668	Series B	2944783	5725658	3251715	8177561
Nov 27, 2013	8698104	Series A	3160694	6959651	2526219	Globis Capital Partners & 4 more
Oct 2013	5000717	Seed	4305096	3570102	7931214	8987235

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The founders of GLM is Hiroyasu Koma. Yuichi Miyashita is the CEO of GLM.

Here are the details of GLM's key team members:

Hiroyasu Koma: Founder of GLM.
Yuichi Miyashita: CEO of GLM.
Contact Info: 1 email address

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GLM's employee count trend

GLM has 8 employees as of Jul 24. Here is GLM's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of GLM include Tesla, Polestar and BYD. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of GLM, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Tesla 2003, Austin (United States), Public	Electric vehicle and clean energy solutions provider	$408M	Valor Equity Partners, Mercedes-Benz & 71 others	86/100
2nd	Polestar 1996, Torslanda (Sweden), Public	Manufacturer of electric cars	$550M	Feathertopfunding, Standard Chartered & 16 others	79/100
3rd	BYD 1994, Shenzhen (China), Public	Manufacturer of electric cars, sedans, SUVs, batteries, and rail transit	-	Berkshire Hathaway, Himalaya Capital & 14 others	74/100
4th	Lucid 2007, Newark (United States), Public	Manufacturer of electric vehicles and related technologies for consumer markets	$1.13B	Public Investment Fund, Venrock & 16 others	73/100
5th	Xiaopeng 2014, Guangzhou (China), Public	Manufacturer of electric vehicles, AI technology, AI automotive, and AI robots	$2.65B	Foxconn Electronics, 5Y Capital & 40 others	72/100
6th	Beijing Che Lixing Information Technology 2015, Beijing (China), Public	Manufacturer of electric vehicles and related automotive products and services	$1.58B	Meituan, Plum Ventures & 14 others	71/100
7th	Fisker 2007, Los Angeles (United States), Public	Manufacturer of electric cars	$1.11B	Caterpillar, Advantas Capital Ventures & 14 others	69/100
8th	NEVS 2012, Trollhattan (Sweden), Acquired	Manufacturer of electric autonomous cars	$500M	GSR Capital, Europa	67/100
9th	Segway-Ninebot 2012, Beijing (China), Series C	Manufacturer of multi-category electric vehicles	$240M	Sequoia Capital China, Xiaomi & 6 others	66/100
10th	Aptera Motors 2005, Carlsbad (United States), Public	Developer of solar electric vehicles designed for efficient energy use	$83.4M	Google, California Energy Commission & 8 others	66/100
42nd	GLM 2010, Kyoto (Japan), Acquired	Developer of electric car and drivetrain systems	$21.2M	CITIC Capital, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital & 7 others	47/100