June 20, 2021
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Roku claims 'Originals' streaming success
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Roku is an online streaming platform that allows users to search for TV shows, documentaries, news and feature films. Read more
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Roku Quarterly and Annual Revenue
Trailing 12-Months Trend (TTM)
Annual Revenue
$2B
Roku's revenue is the ranked lowest among it's top 10 competitors. The top 10 competitors average 82.3B. Over the last four quarters, Roku's revenue has grown by 61.3%. Specifically, in Q1 2021's revenue was $574.2M; in Q4 2020, it was $649.9M; in Q3 2020, it was $451.7M; in Q2 2020, Roku's revenue was $356.1M.
Roku Acquisitions
COMPANY ACQUIRED
ACQUISITION DATE
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
This Old House Ventures, LLC
Mar 2021
Source »undisclosed
This Old House is a Connecticut-based home improvement media firm that publishes content related to home remodeling, upgrades, tools and improvement products.
dataxu, Inc.
Oct 2019
Source »$150M
dataxu is a video advertising platform that allows marketers to plan and buy video ad campaigns.
These are all the companies that Roku has acquired. Roku has acquired 4 companies and its latest acquisition was Advanced Video Advertising Unit, Nielsen in Mar 2021.
Roku Funding History
Since Roku was founded in 2002, it has participated in 10 rounds of funding. In total Roku has raised $496.9M. Roku's last funding round was on Mar 2020 for a total of $69.6M
ROUND
FUNDING DATE
AMOUNT
INVESTORS
Debt
Mar 2020
$69.6M
Morgan Stanley
IPO
Sep 2017
$219.4M
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Equity
Nov 2015
$45.5M
Since Roku was founded in 2002, it has participated in 10 rounds of funding. In total Roku has raised $496.9M. Roku's last funding round was on Mar 2020 for a total of $69.6M
Roku Investments
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DESCRIPTION
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INVESTMENT DATE
ROUND
EXIT DATE
These are all the companies that Roku has invested in. Roku has invested 4 companies and its latest investment was Advanced Video Advertising Unit, Nielsen in Mar 2021.
Roku News
June 21, 2021Telecompaper
Roku Channel sees record number of viewers in 2 weeks since Originals launch
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June 21, 2021MarketScreener
Best Fire Stick 4K, Roku Ultra, Chromecast Ultra & More Deals Collated by Saver Trends
(marketscreener.com) Save on NVIDIA SHIELD, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast & Fire TV Stick deals at the P... See more »
June 20, 2021Advanced Television
Roku claims 'Originals' streaming success
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June 19, 2021USA Science News
How to get it and start watching now
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June 18, 2021iNVEZZ
'Roku has executed very well over its history'
Roku Inc (NASDAQ: ROKU) made it clear that it wants to expand its footprint in content and distributi... See more »
June 18, 2021MobileSyrup
Quibi content viewed more on Roku in two weeks than it was in 2020
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June 18, 2021Benzinga
Why Roku And Nvidia Are Trading Higher Today
Mega-cap tech stocks Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) both opened up and are trading hig... See more »
Roku Blogs
December 10, 2020Roku, Inc Blog
The great holiday movie questions answered
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December 8, 2020Roku, Inc Blog
PLUTO TV chega à Roku no Brasil!
Se você é daqueles que não pode ler a palavra grátis e já quer saber o que é, se prepare para essa no... See more »
December 7, 2020Roku, Inc Blog
Enjoy free, unlocked entertainment during Winter StreamLand
This new initiative features curated collections of hit movies and TV shows, live TV channels, kids a... See more »
December 3, 2020Roku, Inc Blog
Enter Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas sweepstakes for a chance to win a Roku TV!
Pour yourself a glass of egg nog, because Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas is officially underway! The... See more »
December 2, 2020Roku, Inc Blog
AMC+ available on The Roku Channel in time for Black Friday
AMC+ offers the latest programming from AMC, BBC America, IFC, and SundanceTV plus access to three ad... See more »
December 1, 2020Roku, Inc Blog
DIRECTV GO chega à Roku no Brasil
A partir de hoje, os usuários da Roku no Brasil poderão desfrutar da programação ao vivo e sob demand... See more »
November 25, 2020Roku, Inc Blog
Saved by the Bell on Peacock | Cast Interview
Hey preppies, I mean, Streamers! I don’t know how many times the Saved by the Bell theme song w... See more »
Roku Press Releases
April 21, 2021Business Wire
Roku Unveils "Roku Originals" Brand, Bringing Bold, Fresh Entertainment to The Roku Channel
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKU) today announced that the content from th... See more »
April 13, 2021Business Wire
Roku OS 10 Makes Streaming Easier with Quicker Access to Content, Automatic Settings & Customizations
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #RokuOS10--Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKU) today announced Roku® OS 10 ... See more »
April 13, 2021PR Newswire
Jackson Walker Delivers Complete Defense Jury Verdict for Roku in $228 Million WDTX Patent Trial
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March 18, 2021Motor Sports Newswire
Streaming Motorsports Channel MAVTV Select Now Available on The Roku Channel in Canada
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November 17, 2020Business Wire
Roku Announces Limited Edition $17 Roku SE Streaming Player
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November 13, 2020Business Wire
Roku Chief Financial Officer to Present at RBC Capital Markets Global Technology, Internet, Media & Telecom Virtual Conference
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Roku Videos
May 21, 2021Roku Youtube Channel
"How to set up the Roku Express 4K / 4K+ | Model 3940 / 3941" on YOUTUBE
May 18, 2021Roku Youtube Channel
"5 Roku mobile app tips (It's way more than just a remote!)" on YOUTUBE
May 10, 2021Roku Youtube Channel
"How to launch Apple TV on your Roku device | Mythic Quest" on YOUTUBE
April 20, 2021Roku Youtube Channel
"Apple AirPlay & HomeKit are now available on most Roku devices" on YOUTUBE
April 15, 2021Roku Youtube Channel
"5 cord cutting myths DEBUNKED! | TV cable cutting tips" on YOUTUBE
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Roku Summary
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Overview
Roku is an online streaming platform that allows users to search for TV shows, documentaries, news and feature films. Roku was founded in 2002. Roku's headquarters is located in San Jose, California, USA 95110. It has raised 496.9M in 10 rounds. The l...
CEO
Roku's Chairman & CEO, Anthony Wood, currently has an approval rating of 77%. Roku's primary competitors are Urban One, Cumulus Media & Townsquare.Website
roku.comFrequently Asked Questions about Roku
When was Roku founded?
Roku was founded in 2002Who is Roku's CEO?
Roku's CEO is Anthony WoodHow much revenue does Roku generate?
Roku generates $2B in revenueHow much funding does Roku have?
Roku has historically raised $496.9M in fundingWhere is Roku's headquarters?
Roku's headquarters is in San Jose California, USA
How many employees does Roku have?
Roku has 1,111 employeesWhat sector does Roku operate in?
Roku is in Broadcasting, Movies & EntertainmentWho are Roku's competitors?
Roku's top competitors are Urban One, Cumulus Media, TownsquareWho has Roku invested in?
Roku's has invested in companies such as BrightSign
