Roku is the leading streaming platform for delivering video, music and casual games to the TV. Roku launched the first player to stream Netflix to the TV in 2008, and today stream more than 500 entertainment channels to millions of customers. Roku streaming players can be purchased from Roku and major retailers in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and the Republic of Ireland. Headquartered in Saratoga, Calif.; Roku was founded by Anthony Wood, inventor of the DVR.
Date | Amount | Type | Investors | Valuation |
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07/26/12 | $45,000,000 |
British Sky Broadcasting Globespan Capital Partners Menlo Ventures News Corporation | undisclosed | |
05/29/13 | $60,000,000 |
BSkyB Dish Fidelity Investments Hearst News Corporation | undisclosed |