ABOUT US

Meet Gallatin Advisors

Thomas Bell,
Managing Partner

Tom is a deal professional and operating executive with extensive experience acquiring and scaling businesses.  He is the founder and Managing Partner of Gallatin Advisors and a member of the Executive Advisory Group of Trajectory Capital.  
 
Tom has worked closely with both private equity-backed and public-companies and deeply understands transaction value drivers and all aspects of the deal lifecycle. Tom has led and successfully negotiated over 50 strategic transactions that deployed over $4 billion in capital.  He is a seasoned and trusted advisor known for his deep expertise and collaborative approach. His leadership is rooted in the principles of communication, partnership, shared vision, excellence, and accountability.
 
Prior to founding Gallatin, Tom was Managing Director, Corporate Development at District Capital Partners and Senior Vice President, Corporate Development at Millennial Media (NASDAQ: MM). Prior to that, he was Vice President of Corporate Development at VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN).  Tom began his career as a corporate banker at Citizens Financial Group. Tom earned his B.A. in Business and Economics from Wheaton College and his M.B.A. from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
 
When not working, Tom enjoys spending time with his family and yellow lab. He is an avid outdoor enthusiast with a passion for downhill skiing and fly fishing. 
  • The Gallatin team is fantastic.  They bring extensive transaction experience and a deep understanding of the many moving parts involved in any deal. Their operational and M&A expertise make them invaluable partners in helping business owners strengthen their business and prepare for a successful exit. I highly recommend Tom and his team.
    Joel Nylund, Co-founder and CEO
    Solution Street
  • A company that is well-prepared ahead of starting a sale or fundraising process has the opportunity to control the narrative with potential buyers.  Demonstrating thorough preparation not only enables a smoother diligence process and sends the right signals to acquirers but also reduces deal risk.  Tom excels at serving as an experienced and insightful trusted partner to founders and investors throughout the transaction process.
    Michael Denning, Operating Partner
    Blu Venture Investors
  • The Gallatin team is fantastic.  They bring extensive transaction experience and a deep understanding of the many moving parts involved in any deal. Their operational and M&A expertise make them invaluable partners in helping business owners strengthen their business and prepare for a successful exit. I highly recommend Tom and his team.
    Joel Nylund, Co-founder and CEO
    Solution Street 

Whether you are thinking of a selling your business or planning your next fundraise the difference in a successful transaction comes down to preparation and expertise. 

With over 50 transactions completed and more than $4 billion in enterprise value transacted, we understand what it takes to achieve a successful outcome. The result is a process to get your business transaction-ready so that you can realize your ultimate goal.

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