ROLI Overview
- Year Founded
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2009
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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193
- Latest Deal Type
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Accelerator/Inc
- Investors
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5
ROLI General Information
Description
Developer of expressive electronic musical instruments designed to help musicians learn, perform, and create music through interactive hardware and software. The company's electronic musical instruments incorporate illuminated and pressure-responsive keys, multidimensional expressive control, MIDI and Bluetooth connectivity, and companion music-learning and production software, enabling musicians and learners to develop musical skills, perform expressive compositions, and create music across home, studio, and educational environments.
Contact Information
Website
www.roli.comCorporate Office
- 326/327 Stean Street
- London E8 4ED
- England, United Kingdom
Corporate Office
- 326/327 Stean Street
- London E8 4ED
- England, United Kingdom
ROLI Timeline
ROLI Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25. Accelerator/Incubator | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||||
| 24. Later Stage VC | 13-May-2024 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 23. Later Stage VC | 25-Aug-2023 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 22. Later Stage VC (Series A) | 28-Jun-2022 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 21. Later Stage VC | 31-Aug-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 20. Bankruptcy: Admin/Reorg | 01-Jan-2021 | Completed | Bankruptcy: Admin/Reorg | |||
| 19. Debt - General | 15-Jul-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 18. Debt - General | 23-Apr-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 17. Debt - General | 24-Oct-2019 | $4.92M | $141M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 16. Later Stage VC | 31-Jul-2019 | $136M | Completed | Generating Revenue |
ROLI Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series 3 Seed | ||||||||
| Series 2 Seed Shares | ||||||||
| Series 2 Seed Shares | 4,355,556 | $0.000001 | $1 | $1 | 1x | $1 | 16.8% | |
| Series Seed Shares | 30,923 | $0.000001 | $1.5 | $1.5 | 1x | $1.5 | 0.12% |
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ROLI Competitors (7)
One of ROLI’s 7 competitors is Neural DSP Technologies, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Helsinki, Finland.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neural DSP Technologies | Private Equity-Backed | Helsinki, Finland | ||||
| AlphaTheta | Formerly PE-Backed | Yokohama, Japan | ||||
| Soundation | Venture Capital-Backed | Stockholm, Sweden | ||||
| Cakewalk (Entertainment Software) | Formerly PE-Backed | Boston, MA | ||||
| M-Audio | Formerly PE-Backed | Irwindale, CA |
ROLI Patents
ROLI Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB-202416816-D0 | Musical instrument with key press assembly featuring spring and sensor mechanism | Pending | 15-Nov-2024 | ||
| GB-2702502-A | Musical instrument with key press assembly featuring spring and sensor mechanism | Pending | 15-Nov-2024 | ||
| GB-202414673-D0 | Generating corrected hand position using hand detection system | Pending | 07-Oct-2024 | ||
| GB-2701821-A | Generating corrected hand position using hand detection system | Pending | 07-Oct-2024 | ||
| WO-2026078360-A1 | Generating corrected hand position using hand detection system | Pending | 07-Oct-2024 | G06F3/0304 |
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ROLI Investors (5)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edge Investments (UK) | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Hoxton Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Material Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Olima Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Intops Paper Program | Accelerator/Incubator |
ROLI Acquisitions (4)
ROLI’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Ultraleap. The deal was made on 11-Nov-2025.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultraleap | 11-Nov-2025 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Hardware | ||
| FXpansion Audio UK | 01-Sep-2016 | Merger/Acquisition | Multimedia and Design Software | ||
| Blend (Business/Productivity Software) | 22-Oct-2015 | Merger/Acquisition | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| Juce | 18-Nov-2014 | Merger/Acquisition | Software Development Applications |
ROLI Affiliates
Subsidiaries (2)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultraleap | Bristol, United Kingdom | 2013 | |
| FXpansion Audio UK | London, United Kingdom | 1999 |
ROLI FAQs
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When was ROLI founded?
ROLI was founded in 2009.
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Where is ROLI headquartered?
ROLI is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
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What is the size of ROLI?
ROLI has 193 total employees.
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What industry is ROLI in?
ROLI’s primary industry is Electronics (B2C).
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Is ROLI a private or public company?
ROLI is a Private company.
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What is ROLI’s current revenue?
The current revenue for ROLI is .
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How much funding has ROLI raised over time?
ROLI has raised $207M.
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Who are ROLI’s investors?
Edge Investments (UK), Hoxton Ventures, Material Ventures, Olima Ventures, and Intops Paper Program have invested in ROLI.
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Who are ROLI’s competitors?
Neural DSP Technologies, AlphaTheta, Soundation, Cakewalk (Entertainment Software), and M-Audio are some of the 7 competitors of ROLI.
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