Roku, Inc. is an American company that produces streaming devices and TVs, distributes streaming services and operates an ad business on its platform. It is the U.S. market leader in streaming video distribution, reaching nearly half of U.S. broadband households as of 2026. The company also operates in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the U.K., and Latin America. Roku Inc. was founded in 2002 by Anthony Wood and in its initial years, Roku focused on making high-definition video players, using Roku OS since 2004, and in 2008, Roku launched the first connected TV device to stream Netflix. Later, in 2014, the company expanded the reach of its streaming platform by partnering with TV manufacturers to license Roku's technology. This allowed Roku OS to get pre-installed on smart TVs. Roku has since added channel subscriptions to its platform, while also serving targeted and performance-based ads. In addition, it operates its own ad-supported streaming service and produces consumer electronic products such as smart speakers and smart home devices. The company has been listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market since 2017.