Roku

Roku, Inc. is a leading American streaming technology company founded in 2002 by Anthony Wood. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Roku produces digital media players, smart TVs, and operates a robust advertising business on its platform. The company pioneered streaming to TVs with its first device in 2008 and has since become a market leader, reaching 145 million people across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, the UK, France, Germany, and Latin America. Roku offers a range of products, including streaming players and Roku TVs, which come with an embedded operating system. Its platform aggregates various streaming services, providing users with easy access to content in one place. Roku also provides content distribution for publishers and advanced advertising tools, benefiting viewers, publishers, and advertisers alike. The company has established partnerships with TV manufacturers such as TCL and Hisense, enhancing its presence in the smart TV market.