e-commerce platform Rokt hits $5.6 billion valuation after secondary share sale
Investors bought existing Rokt shares in a tender at a higher valuation; the piece also reports the mParticle acquisition, a board addition, and past raises.
Janchor Partners · angel in 1 deal
| Role | Organisation | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Rokt | Startup Daily |
| Janchor Partners | rokt.com, Online Brands Group portfolio |
Every published round John Ho took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
| Company | Stage | Announced | Amount | Role | Alongside | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rokt | Unnamed stage | 2025 | - | Participant | Square Peg Capital, flux.finance, AFR Technology, rokt.com, Square Peg Capital portfolio |
Companies John Ho has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rokt | E-commerce marketing technology platform | 2025 | 1 | 0 |
Fund closes reported for John Ho, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies John Ho has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal John Ho did.
Stories naming John Ho. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Investors bought existing Rokt shares in a tender at a higher valuation; the piece also reports the mParticle acquisition, a board addition, and past raises.
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