Roku
Founded Year
2002Stage
IPO | IPOTotal Raised
$199.5MDate of IPO
9/28/2017Market Cap
8.13BStock Price
57.73Revenue
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Roku Patents
Roku has filed 551 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- Video on demand services
- Internet television
- Broadcast engineering
Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
7/27/2020 | 5/30/2023 | Parallel computing, Database management systems, Relational database management systems, Data management, Biological databases | Grant |
Application Date | 7/27/2020 |
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Grant Date | 5/30/2023 |
Title | |
Related Topics | Parallel computing, Database management systems, Relational database management systems, Data management, Biological databases |
Status | Grant |
Latest Roku News
May 31, 2023
May 30, 2023 ©Roku From the beginning of June, Roku will offer promotional prices for various products, including the Streaming Stick 4K. Advertisement Roku’s promotion begins in early June and ends in early July. The three streaming products are affected Roku Express 4K as well as the Streaming Stick 4K and the Streambar (to quickly test DIGITAL TELEVISION). The manufacturer emphasizes that the discounted products should be available online and from all participating retailers. According to the announcement, participating retailers are MediaMarkt and Saturn Germany, Amazon, Euronics, Expert, Cyberport and Otto. Image: Roku Roku promotional periods at a glance The Roku Express 4K will be available during the campaign period from June 7th to June 19th for 20 euros instead of 39.99 euros (RRP). For the Streaming Stick 4K, the offer period extends from June 21st to July 2nd. During this time, the model costs 30 euros instead of 59.99 euros (RRP), as the group reports. The action is rounded off by the Streambar for 49 euros instead of 149 euros (RRP) in the period from June 7th to June 25th. However, with the data mentioned, the company points out that the final pricing is the responsibility of retailers. Source: Roku, Schwartz PR
Roku Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Roku founded?
Roku was founded in 2002.
Where is Roku's headquarters?
Roku's headquarters is located at 150 Winchester Circle, Los Gatos.
What is Roku's latest funding round?
Roku's latest funding round is IPO.
How much did Roku raise?
Roku raised a total of $199.5M.
Who are the investors of Roku?
Investors of Roku include Menlo Ventures, Hearst Ventures, Luminari Capital, Viacom, Venrock and 8 more.
Who are Roku's competitors?
Competitors of Roku include Caavo, TiVo, Vudu, Hulu, MUBI and 12 more.
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