Supply chain resilience and market access for dual-use technology firms across the Indo-Pacific.
Glucksmann Advisory empowers dual-use technology firms and investors to strengthen supply chains, source innovation partners and capture market opportunities in one of the world's most dynamic regions.
Our Services
Sourcing & Vetting
Supply Chain Resilience and Diversification
For procurement, operations and compliance leaders at dual-use technology firms who need to identify, verify and onboard suppliers in Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia. We help you replace existing suppliers, diversify a concentrated supply chain, or source for the first time in the region.
We do this by finding and assessing qualified supplier candidates, conducting on-site verification of facilities, tracking component provenance and logistics, interviewing local stakeholders, and facilitating direct engagement with shortlisted suppliers, surfacing the risk, compliance and reliability factors that matter before you commit to a partner.
Dual-Use Technology Innovation Scouting
For investors, especially corporate venture capital (CVC) teams, and innovation, R&D, and procurement teams at established technology firms who are looking to commercialise, acquire, invest in, partner with, or distribute dual-use solutions provided by startups, SMEs, research labs, and individuals or teams from Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and ASEAN member states. In some cases we also help corporates based in the region to partner with relevant technology firms from the UK, EU, Ukraine and Israel.
We discover firms, technologies and talent by leveraging our networks across global innovation ecosystems, academic institutions, government agencies, and researchers, and carry out in-person validation of targets to assess relevance and risk.
Deliverables: qualified supplier or innovation scouting shortlist, on-site verification and a comprehensive due diligence report on each target (incorporating open-source and direct stakeholder engagement), and facilitated introductions.
Fixed-fee project: priced on scope and complexity, structured around outcomes and milestones rather than a specific timeline.
If ongoing sourcing, scouting, relationship management, or coordination between suppliers or innovation partners is required, we also provide Stakeholder Engagement retainers (see below).
Stakeholder Engagement
For dual-use technology firms and investors committed to entering or growing in specific Indo-Pacific markets, we build and maintain the relationships that make market access possible, with prospective customers, partners, distributors, investors, media, industry associations, and government agencies.
We also surface the risk and opportunity indicators that matter as they happen, such as regulatory shifts, policy developments, public tenders, and competitor activity, informed by local-language sources and an active on-the-ground network.
Deliverables: ongoing stakeholder engagement tailored to your objectives, with regular intelligence updates, weekly activity reports, and check-in calls.
Monthly Retainer: priced according to scope, coverage and complexity.
Our Story
Glucksmann Advisory was founded by Thomas Glucksmann, following nearly two decades living, studying and working across the Indo-Pacific. Thomas brings proficiency in Mandarin and Japanese, an extensive regional network, and hands-on experience in growth, product and risk management at financial technology and cybersecurity organisations. He holds an MA in Cyber Politics and Government (Magna Cum Laude) from Tel Aviv University and a BA in Modern China Studies (First Class Honours) from the University of Hong Kong.
Headquartered in the UK, with a presence in Tokyo, Glucksmann Advisory helps dual-use technology firms and investors achieve supply chain resilience and market access across the Indo-Pacific region. Our domains of speciality are aerospace and defence, robotics and mobility, and advanced computing. We partner with select professional services firms and independent consultants to extend our capabilities and geographic reach.
Our Edge
On-the-ground Insights and Access
We go where your teams can't or won't, whether due to geographic distance, language barriers or cultural nuance. From a Tier-4 manufacturing city or a remote data centre to a strategic container port or the factory floor overlooking a critical supply line. We find and assess suppliers and partners through on-site validation and local sources, engaging directly with key stakeholders on the ground to build long-term relationships and in-market trust.
Indo-Pacific Depth
Our extensive network and deep knowledge of the political economy, socio-cultural contexts, business practices and local logistics across the region lets us cut across countries, languages and industries. Where coverage for other regions is required, we work with trusted specialists in those geographies.
High Standards of Compliance and Ethics
We strictly adhere to international anti-bribery, corruption, data privacy and information security frameworks. Human intelligence is gathered ethically, with all sources transparently and legally compensated and source privacy rigorously protected. Introductions and stakeholder engagements are conducted on a strictly professional basis, free of facilitation payments, gifts, or other improper inducements. Our methodologies are designed to meet corporate compliance standards and regulatory requirements.
Boutique by Design
We purposefully limit our engagements to ensure every client receives direct attention, from scoping through to delivery. Our edge is not scale, but immersion. Drawing on experience operating in lean, fast-moving organisations across dynamic, diverse and volatile environments, we deliver at pace without sacrificing rigour, while being as comfortable in the boardroom as the factory floor.
Contact Us
Are you looking to strengthen your supply chains, scout and vet dual-use innovation partners, or gain access to local stakeholders and decision-makers across the Indo-Pacific?
Every engagement starts with a confidential conversation over an encrypted video call or in person meeting at a secure, private location.
Tell us the specific problem you are trying to solve, and we will tell you honestly whether and how we can help.
Glucksmann Advisory works with a select number of clients at any given time, so if you have a time-sensitive requirement, please let us know immediately.