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Broadly

Oakland, US · Founded 2013 · Delaware corporation · 34 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors

Broadly is an AI-powered customer engagement platform for local service businesses that helps them earn online reviews, manage their reputation, and convert website visitors into booked jobs. It combines tools such as an AI receptionist, review management, messaging, website chat, appointment scheduling, and marketing automation in one platform.

Founders & leadership

Broadly was founded in 2013 by Assaf Arkin and Joshua Melick.

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Assaf ArkinCo-founder
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Joshua MelickCo-founder

Board

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Seth LevineBoard director

Investors · 3

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$12.1M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2016–2018

$5.6MraisedJul 2018 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Assaf ArkinDirector
  • Aimee LeiferDirector
  • Joshua MelickExecutive Officer, Director
  • Seth LevineDirector
Offering amount
$10M
Amount sold
$5.6M
First sale
Jun 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$6.5MraisedJul 2016 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Assaf ArkinDirector
  • Seth LevineDirector
  • Joshua MelickExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$6.7M
Amount sold
$6.5M
First sale
Jul 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Competitors · 5

by search overlap
Podium2382 shared keywordsPodium provides an AI-powered customer engagement platform that automates appointment booking and lead conversion for local businesses across multiple industries, enabling 24/7 customer response and higher conversion rates.
BirdEye1952 shared keywordsBirdeye offers an AI-powered platform with multi-agent "AI Coworkers" that handle marketing, operations, and customer experience tasks such as search optimization, review generation, listings management, social posting, and front-desk coordination. It serves multi-location businesses, providing a unified view of customers, locations, and interactions.
Review Trackers1612 shared keywordsReviewTrackers offers online reputation management software that helps businesses collect, monitor, and analyze customer reviews across platforms to improve local SEO, listings accuracy, and customer engagement. The platform provides business intelligence, competitive analysis, and review management tools for brands seeking to boost customer acquisition, loyalty, and retention.
Weave1166 shared keywordsWeave offers team communication and collaboration tools for healthcare practices, including messaging, scheduling, and patient management features accessible from desktop and mobile apps.
SEMrush1074 shared keywordsSemrush provides competitive intelligence, SEO, keyword research, and content generation tools for growth marketers and small teams to improve visibility and optimize their acquisition funnel across Google and AI search.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Broadly do?
Broadly is an AI-powered customer engagement platform for local service businesses that helps them earn online reviews, manage their reputation, and convert website visitors into booked jobs. It combines tools such as an AI receptionist, review management, messaging, website chat, appointment scheduling, and marketing automation in one platform.
Who founded Broadly?
Broadly was founded by Assaf Arkin, Joshua Melick in 2013.
Who are Broadly's investors?
Broadly's investors include Calibrate Ventures, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Foundry.
How much funding has Broadly raised?
Broadly has disclosed $12.1M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Broadly headquartered?
Broadly is headquartered in Oakland, US.