Roku (NASDAQ:ROKU), founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Jose, California, is a leading provider of streaming platforms, devices and services. The company was co-founded by Anthony Wood, who continues to serve as Chief Executive Officer, with a vision to simplify access to streaming entertainment. Over the years, Roku has grown from a single streaming player to a comprehensive operating system that powers a wide array of smart TVs, set-top boxes and digital media players.
At the core of Roku’s business is its streaming platform, which includes the Roku OS and a suite of proprietary streaming devices. The Roku OS is licensed to TV manufacturers and integrated into thousands of smart TV models sold worldwide. In parallel, Roku manufactures its own line of streaming players—ranging from the basic Roku Express to the high-performance Roku Ultra—designed to deliver high-definition and 4K HDR content from thousands of free and paid channels.
Roku also operates the Roku Channel, a free, ad-supported streaming service that provides access to movies, television series, live news and sports programming. In addition, the company’s advertising division offers targeted advertising solutions and audience measurement tools to content providers and advertisers. These services leverage Roku’s first-party data to help brands reach viewers across the platform.
Roku’s footprint extends across North America, Western Europe, Latin America and parts of Asia Pacific, with millions of active accounts on its platform. Under the leadership of CEO Anthony Wood and a seasoned executive team, the company has forged strategic partnerships with major TV brands, content owners and advertisers. Roku continues to invest in product innovation, platform enhancements and international expansion to maintain its position in the fast-evolving streaming media landscape.
