GLOBO

GLOBO

Cloud-based language services for healthcare

Overview

GLOBO provides language solutions focused on health equity. It operates a cloud-based platform, GLOBO HQ, which connects clients to a global network of medically-qualified interpreters and translators across 430+ languages. Services include telephone interpreting, video remote interpreting (VRI), on-site interpreting, and document translation. It integrates with client workflows via API and uses smart routing to assign interpreters by language, industry, and certifications. It also offers an AI tool, GLOBO KAI, to supplement human interpretation in healthcare. The company targets B2B customers, with roughly 80% of revenue from healthcare and health insurance, and uses a subscription model (enterprise custom solutions and QuickStart for smaller clients), with per-minute billing for interpreting and project-based fees for translation. Its goal is to eliminate communication barriers in healthcare and other sectors, improving access to language services for diverse populations.

About GLOBO

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Why GLOBO is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Enterprise Software

AI & Machine Learning

Healthcare

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$300K

Headquarters

Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • GLOBO posted its tenth Inc. 5000 appearance on August 11, 2026.
  • Ryan Toohil joined as CTO on April 7, 2026, accelerating AI product development.
  • VidyoHealth integration and the February 2026 SPEAK Act strengthen telehealth language-access demand.

What critics are saying

  • Healthcare and insurance still drive about 80% of revenue, concentrating reimbursement and budget risk.
  • AI interpretation can commoditize minutes; KAI must defend pricing against cheaper software alternatives by 2027.
  • Employee count fell 0.7% in 2026, signaling tighter execution while scaling technology investments.

What makes GLOBO unique

  • GLOBO embeds interpretation into Epic and VidyoHealth workflows, not standalone call-center tools.
  • Its 10,000-plus linguist network covers 430-plus languages, including sign language, around the clock.
  • GLOBO KAI and Live Quality combine AI automation with human oversight for healthcare.

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Funding

Total Funding

$300k

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

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$300k
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Benefits

Remote Work Options

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Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

2%
GLOBO
Aug 11th, 2026
Telehealth expansion without language access is half a solution.

Telehealth expansion without language access is half a solution. Telehealth was supposed to close gaps in care access. For patients with limited English proficiency, it can just as easily open a new one. Virtual visits remove the friction of transportation and scheduling, but they add a different kind of friction for LEP patients: how does interpretation actually happen on a video call. If the answer is a phone-based interpreter on a second line, a family member relaying information, or no interpretation at all, the visit has not solved the access problem. It has moved it. This is not a hypothetical risk. As CHCs and health systems expand virtual care, the patients most likely to fall through the cracks are the ones already facing the most barriers to care, including LEP patients, older adults, and patients in rural areas with limited connectivity. A telehealth strategy that does not explicitly account for interpretation is a strategy that assumes those patients will manage on their own. The fix is not complicated, but it does require intention. Video remote interpretation needs to be built into the telehealth workflow from the start, not bolted on as an afterthought. That means providers know how to add an interpreter to a call before the visit begins, not scrambling mid-appointment. It means the technology is tested for the platforms your organization actually uses. And it means staff are trained on the process well enough that it becomes routine, not an exception. Integration is a large part of what makes that possible. GLOBO connects seamlessly with the telehealth platforms CHCs and health systems already rely on, including Epic and Vidyo, along with other major systems. A dedicated integration team works directly with your organization to set this up, so interpretation becomes part of the existing telehealth workflow instead of a separate tool providers have to manage on their own. Ready to transform your telehealth access seamlessly? Schedule a Demo For routine, lower-stakes interactions, such as appointment confirmations or basic intake questions, GLOBO KAI(TM) can handle interpretation without pulling a human interpreter into every low-complexity exchange. That keeps human interpreters available for the clinical conversations where nuance and accuracy matter most, which is exactly where they should be. As telehealth becomes a larger share of how CHCs deliver care, language access cannot be an add-on feature. It has to be part of the architecture. Organizations that build interpretation into their virtual care model now will be the ones whose telehealth expansion actually reaches every patient it was meant to serve. Schedule A Demo: https://www.helloglobo.com/schedule-a-demo Ready to close the language gap in your customer experience? Start a Conversation with GLOBO. Stay connected with tips, resources & stories on language access. Topics.

PR Newswire
Apr 28th, 2026
GLOBO and Enghouse VidyoHealth integrate to streamline telehealth interpreter access

GLOBO Language Solutions has partnered with Enghouse VidyoHealth to integrate on-demand interpreter services into existing telehealth platforms. The integration allows healthcare organisations to add interpreters directly to virtual care sessions, addressing language barriers for patients with limited English proficiency and those who are Deaf or hard of hearing. The partnership enables interpreters to join telehealth appointments through Vidyo's video conferencing platform without disrupting clinical workflows. GLOBO manages a network of over 10,000 linguists covering more than 430 languages and dialects, providing 24/7 audio, video and sign language interpreting services. The integration follows the February 2026 SPEAK Act, which requires the US Department of Health and Human Services to develop guidance on strengthening language access in telemedicine systems for patients with limited English proficiency.

PR Newswire
Apr 7th, 2026
GLOBO Language Solutions appoints Ryan Toohil as chief technology officer

GLOBO Language Solutions, a B2B provider of interpreting and translation services, has appointed Ryan Toohil as chief technology officer. The newly created role supports the company's growth strategy and development of AI-powered interpreting capabilities. Toohil brings over 20 years of technology leadership experience. Most recently, he served as CTO and technical co-founder of Aura, an AI-powered online safety platform, where he grew the research and development team to more than 200 employees and helped scale the company to hundreds of millions in annual recurring revenue. GLOBO manages a network of over 10,000 linguists speaking more than 430 languages. The company serves healthcare, government, education and courts with 24/7 interpreting and translation services through its technology platforms.

Port Arthur News
Apr 7th, 2026
GLOBO Language Solutions welcomes Ryan Toohil as Chief Technology Officer.

GLOBO Language Solutions welcomes Ryan Toohil as Chief Technology Officer. PR Newswire Today at 6:05am PDT PR Newswire PHILADELPHIA, April 7, 2026 PHILADELPHIA, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - GLOBO Language Solutions, the leading B2B provider of interpreting and translation services, announced today the appointment of Ryan Toohil as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The newly created role underscores the company's commitment to building out its leadership positions and ensuring the right structure is in place to support sustained growth and success. "We're excited to welcome Ryan to GLOBO's leadership team," said Dipak Patel, CEO of GLOBO. "His excellent track record of scaling technology organizations will be instrumental as we continue to grow and invest in innovation, including our first-to-market artificial intelligence interpreting capabilities. Ryan's expertise will help accelerate our technology vision and further our purpose to make it easier for limited-English-speaking people to communicate when and where it matters most." Toohil brings over two decades of experience building world-class technology organizations. Most recently, he served as CTO and technical co-founder of Aura, a Boston-based AI-powered online safety platform for families. There, he grew the research and development organization to more than 200 employees and helped scale the company to hundreds of millions in annual recurring revenue. Toohil's career is deeply rooted in high-growth environments, with expertise spanning platform development, strategic growth, and engineering leadership. He has led technology functions for AI-powered platforms serving millions of users and helped integrate technology and personnel following multiple strategic acquisitions. Earlier in his career, he spent more than a decade at Endurance International Group, now Newfold Digital, where he advanced from technical project manager to vice president of engineering, overseeing products generating more than $100 million in annual revenue. Toohil earned a bachelor's degree in computer engineering from Virginia Tech. "I'm honored to join GLOBO and help lead the company's next phase of technology expansion," said Toohil, GLOBO's CTO. "GLOBO has built a strong reputation for helping organizations overcome language barriers and increase their reach, assisting underserved populations through high quality, innovative language access solutions. The opportunity to advance that mission and make a difference in people's lives makes this opportunity especially meaningful." Journalists: Download Ryan Toohil's headshot here. About GLOBO GLOBO Language Solutions ("GLOBO"), in Philadelphia, Pa., delivers on-demand interpreting and translation services through its technology platforms GLOBO HQ and GLOBO Connect, featuring AI-powered language access innovations GLOBO KAI(TM) and GLOBO Live Quality. The company manages an independent global network of 10,000+ linguists who speak more than 430 languages and dialects. GLOBO supports diverse industries, including healthcare, government, education, and federal and state courts, with 24/7 audio, video, on-site, and sign language interpreting and translation - all informed by actionable insights. GLOBO ranks No. 17 globally and No. 10 in the U.S. on Slator's 2025 Language Service Provider Index, and No. 35 globally on Nimdzi's 2025 global list of the 100 Largest Language Service Providers and No. 5 on the 2024 Top 10 U.S. Healthcare Interpreting Providers. In 2025, GLOBO was named a Silver Stevie(R) Award winner in the Technology Breakthrough of the Year − Artificial Intelligence (AI) category and was recognized on Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare list. The company ranked consecutively on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500(TM) list in 2024 and 2025, and was named a 2024 Vendors Division Semi-Finalist in Healthcare Innovation's Innovator Awards. Media Contact: Angela Jenkins Angela Jenkins & Associates, LLC for GLOBO 303.877.0115 (MT) [email protected] SOURCE GLOBO Language Solutions, LLC This is a paid placement. For further inquiries, please contact PR Newswire directly.

PR Newswire
Mar 31st, 2026
GLOBO Language Solutions ranks No. 34 on Inc.'s fastest-growing Northeast firms with 147% growth

GLOBO Language Solutions has been named No. 34 on Inc. magazine's sixth annual Regionals: Northeast list, recognising the fastest-growing private companies across nine northeastern US states. The Philadelphia-based healthcare language access company posted 147% two-year growth. The 151 companies on this year's list achieved a median growth rate of 73% and collectively added 6,779 jobs whilst contributing $2.3 billion to the regional economy between 2022 and 2024. GLOBO provides on-demand video and audio interpreting, translation services and AI-powered healthcare interpreter tools to help healthcare providers communicate with non-English-speaking patients. The company manages a network of over 10,000 linguists speaking more than 430 languages and dialects, serving healthcare, government, education and court systems.

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