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ROKA

ROKA

Sporting Goods Manufacturing

Austin, Texas 8,572 followers

We design and build the finest performance eyewear and technical gear on the planet.

About us

ROKA was founded in a garage in Austin, Texas by two former Stanford All-American swimmers on a mission to redefine the standard for performance design. In just four years we’ve earned more than 30 patents and built an industry-leading and award-winning in-house design and development team that engineers the most technical eyewear and gear on the planet. Our athletes have won numerous world titles, including Olympic gold in triathlon and speed skating, as well as taking multiple Tour de France cycling stages wins and the Dakar Rally. We design our products to accomplish the impossible in order to make sure they'll perform for anyone, anywhere—no matter how big or small the challenge.

Industry
Sporting Goods Manufacturing
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2013
Specialties
Eyewear, Triathlon Race Apparel, Swimming Tools & Equipment, Goggles, Swimwear, Wetsuits, and Eyeglasses

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    Welcome to team ROKA 😎 We’re stoked to welcome 3 new additions to our roster of sponsored athletes: Keegan Swenson, Matt Beers and Sofia Gomez. They’ll join Chris Burkard and Lael Wilcox, underscoring our dedication to supporting athletes who are at the top of their discipline and who push the boundaries of performance and adventure. Get to know the new athletes below! Keegan Swenson: Keegan is one of the most accomplished American cyclists of his generation. He is a 10x national champion, course record holder of the infamous Leadville 100, Unbound Gravel winner, and has dominated the Lifetime Grand Prix since its inception. In 2025, he’ll be racing Cape Epic, Unbound Gravel and Lifetime Grand Prix, and is chasing a UCI Elite World Championship title. Matt Beers: Matt is one of South Africa’s top mountain bike and gravel racers. He is a three-time Cape Epic champion (2021, 2023, and 2024), a multiple-time national marathon champion, and a consistent contender at international stage races. His main focus for 2025 is shared between Cape Epic, the Lifetime Grand Prix and Gravel Earth Series races. Sofia Gomez: Sofia is both a dominant force on race courses and an icon for women’s cycling. Her achievements include wins at the largest off-road cycling events in the world including Unbound Gravel, Cape Epic, the Leadville 100, and the Lifetime Grand Prix, and is focused on keeping her records for 2025. 📸 : @shapirothehero & @kayleigh.tuck

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    Welcome to team ROKA: Lael Wilcox We’re thrilled to welcome ultra-endurance bicycle racer Lael Wilcox to the team! An ultra-endurance cycling phenom, Lael has won the Trans Am Bike Race and set the women's record for the Tour Divide. Her passion for the sport and her community is evident—we're stoked to be along for the ride. “I’m really excited to partner with ROKA this year. Off the back of setting a new women’s around the world bike record, I’m looking forward to racing the field after such a big solo effort. My main goals are the Tour Divide and the Transcontinental. My appetite for riding long distances is greater than ever and I’m in the best shape of my life. I’m so grateful to get to do what I love.” 

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    With a future as bright as Lucy Charles-Barclay’s, she’s going to need some new shades 😎 We’re thrilled to expand our partnership with the reigning IRONMAN® World Champion—not only sponsoring Lucy Charles-Barclay for the swim but also equipping her with cutting-edge performance eyewear. As she sets her sights on new challenges at the T100 Triathlon World Tour, we’re excited to collaborate with Lucy and unlock even more innovation for eyewear. We can’t wait to see where this year takes you, Lucy!

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    ROKA 🤝 CrossFit 🤝 Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr We’re thrilled to announce that we are partnering with the CrossFit Games and welcoming Tia to our team of athletes!  🎉 "We started ROKA to empower athletes to reach their full potential. Partnering with the CrossFit® Games aligns perfectly with that mission,” says Rob Canales, Co-Founder and CEO of ROKA. “This year, we’re excited to expand our impact in the fitness community and provide CrossFit® athletes with the best performance eyewear and swimwear for training and competition." As ROKA builds on its investment in the CrossFit® community, we're also thrilled to welcome Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr, a six-time CrossFit® Games winner and Olympic weightlifter, to their esteemed athlete roster. “I have been wearing ROKA sunnies for years through my training and competition. Not only do they look good and have great styles but they are light and feel secure on my head when performing all the activities I do on a daily basis. I am so excited to finally be joining the ROKA team.” Known for her exceptional athleticism, perseverance, and dedication, Toomey-Orr perfectly embodies the spirit of ROKA's brand. Athletes and fitness enthusiasts around the world can look forward to seeing Toomey-Orr sporting ROKA sunglasses and wetsuits during the upcoming CrossFit Games. To celebrate the addition of Toomey-Orr to their athlete roster, ROKA is giving away the chance to win a workout with her at ROKA headquarters in Austin, TX. Enter to win: https://lnkd.in/gqcebJCE

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Funding

ROKA 8 total rounds

Last Round

Series unknown

US$ 17.8M

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