Roku Acquires Frndly TV
May 1, 2025
Roku entered into an agreement to acquire Frndly TV, a Denver-based subscription streaming service offering live TV, on-demand video, and a cloud-based DVR. The acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter, subject to customary closing conditions, with a total purchase price of $185 million in cash.
- Buyers
- Roku, Inc.
- Targets
- Frndly TV
- Industry
- Cloud & SaaS
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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