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Broad

YC W21

London, GB · Founded 2019 · 5 employees · 3 known investors

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Broad is a fintech app that allows users to hold multiple currencies (British Pounds, Euros, US Dollars) and spend internationally using a physical or virtual card with real-time currency conversion and reduced fees.

FintechUnited KingdomEuropeFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W21)

Broad was founded in 2019 by Marcos Pileggi Filho.

MPMarcos Pileggi Filho
Marcos Pileggi FilhoFounder/CEO
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Juliano Alves

Investors · 3

Goodwater CapitalreportedBurlingame · $5M – $50M

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Harvard Management CompanyreportedAllston

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Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Broad Limited

Companies House · registry record

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Registered name
BROAD LIMITED
Company number
10739916
Status
Dissolved
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
25 Apr 2017
Dissolved
9 Jun 2026
Registered office
C/O Golder Baqa Ground Floor, 1 Baker's Row, London, EC1R 3DB
Nature of business (SIC)
56101 — Licensed restaurants
Accounts
last made up to 30 Apr 2025
Confirmation statement
last made up to 24 Apr 2025

Current officers

  • Raymond El-Habre — director, appointed 25 Apr 2017

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 24 Jul 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Frequently asked questions

What does Broad do?
Broad is a fintech app that allows users to hold multiple currencies (British Pounds, Euros, US Dollars) and spend internationally using a physical or virtual card with real-time currency conversion and reduced fees.
Who founded Broad?
Broad was founded by Marcos Pileggi Filho in 2019.
Who are Broad's investors?
Broad's investors include Y Combinator, Goodwater Capital, Harvard Management Company.
Where is Broad headquartered?
Broad is headquartered in London, GB.