ROKiT
ROKiT is a privately held multi-brand technology and consumer products company co-founded in 2018 by Jonathan Kendrick and John Paul DeJoria, operating 16+ sub-brands across mobile handsets with bundled services, mesh WiFi infrastructure for underserved communities, motorcycle tyres, ebikes, beverages, housing, and entertainment content for global D2C and wholesale markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersAustin, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ROKiT does
ROKiT is a privately held, multi-brand consumer products and technology company co-founded in 2018 by Jonathan Kendrick and John Paul DeJoria. The company operates 16+ sub-brands spanning mobile handsets with glasses-free 3D displays and bundled life services (telemedicine, roadside assistance, legal support), proprietary mesh WiFi XL infrastructure for underserved communities (ROKiT Cities), a 2 million unit-per-year motorcycle tyre manufacturing operation with multiple international certifications, ebike distribution and North American assembly (ROKiT Ride), portable supplemental oxygen canisters, modular housing, sanitation systems, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, performance supplements and fitness gear, smartwatches, fashion apparel, and entertainment content production including a 3D content streaming platform, animation studios, and a non-profit streaming radio service.
The underlying technology stack includes proprietary IP-protected WiFi XL mesh networking solutions, glasses-free 3D mobile display technology with an associated content catalog (ROKiT FLiX 3D), dual-sim unlocked handset designs, and a 100,000 square meter tyre production facility. The company operates direct-to-consumer e-commerce through brand-specific websites, distributes apps via Apple App Store and Google Play, exports tyres via wholesale partners across six global regions, and operates a direct sales motion for WiFi network installations in cities.
The business model is primarily hardware sales across consumer categories (phones, tyres, ebikes, oxygen, gear, housing), supplemented by subscription-style recurring revenue from WiFi services and entertainment apps, and licensing arrangements (e.g., Bandero Tequila sold under license). ROKiT does not disclose revenue, funding rounds, or headcount. Customer segments span value-conscious mobile phone consumers, motorcycle riders, developing communities lacking connectivity, housing developers and humanitarian organizations, adult beverage consumers, and veterans/military families reached through charitable partnerships.
ROKiT firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ROKiT
- Legal name
- ROKiT
- Website
- https://rokit.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- ROKiT is a privately held multi-brand technology and consumer products company co-founded in 2018 by Jonathan Kendrick and John Paul DeJoria, operating 16+ sub-brands across mobile handsets with bundled services, mesh WiFi infrastructure for underserved communities, motorcycle tyres, ebikes, beverages, housing, and entertainment content for global D2C and wholesale markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ROKiT industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Diversified Consumer Products
- NAICS
- Telecommunications (517), Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)
- SIC
- Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751), Mobile Homes (2451), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Mobile Carrier Devices & Bundling (Operator-branded devices, subsidy/bundle programs) (CRACALAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- E-Mobility Connectivity, Apps & Anti-Theft Tracking (consumer devices/services) (CRACASAM), Out-of-Band & Remote Infrastructure Management (Console/Power/Device Access) (HDAFAMAO), Cycling & Micromobility Products Distribution (CRAOAJAF)
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Where ROKiT is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Austin
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
ROKiT business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Mobile Phone Hardware Sales: Sale of innovative and affordable mobile devices bundled with life-changing services
- Motorcycle Tyres: High quality tyres for motorcycles with 2 million annual production capacity, exporting to Europe, North America, South America, Southeast Asia, Middle East and Africa
- E-Bikes (ROKiT Ride): Distribution and assembly of ebike models across various price points
- WiFi Services: Free and paid WiFi network services deployed across cities in developing communities
- Beverages: Spirits portfolio including ABK Beer, Bandero Tequila, ROKiT Spirits (Gin, Whiskey & Vodka), Bogart's Spirits, and under development Iskabar Water
- Apps and Entertainment: Entertainment content including ROKiT FLiX 3D, games, and streaming services available through app stores
- Health and Fitness: Supplements, hydration products, and gear from ROKiT Health; retail and training locations
- Modular Housing: Best-in-class design, affordable and high quality, reusable and customizable modular housing
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels6 records
ROKiT product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ROKiT operates a diversified multi-brand portfolio producing and distributing consumer electronics (unlocked, dual-SIM smartphones with glasses-free 3D screens), proprietary WiFi mesh networking for underserved cities, motorcycle tyres from a 100,000 sq. meter facility, e-bikes, beverages, wellness products, modular housing, sanitation systems, oxygen canisters, fashion apparel, and entertainment content/apps. The phones are bundled with life-changing services (telemedicine, roadside assistance, legal support).
Product overview
ROKiT is a diversified technology and consumer products company operating across telecommunications, WiFi infrastructure, beverages, entertainment, and lifestyle categories. The core product portfolio centers on ROKiT Phones (innovative mobile handsets with glasses-free 3D viewing and bundled life services), ROKiT Cities (mesh WiFi networks for developing communities), ROKiT Ride (ebikes), and ROKiT FLiX 3D (content streaming). These are complemented by sub-brands spanning tyres (ROKiT Tyres), wellness (ROKiT Health), sanitation (ROKiT ZERO 5), modular housing (ROKiT Homes), beverages (ROKiT Spirit), wearables (ROKiT Watches), fashion (ROKiT Gear), and entertainment content (ROKiT Studios, Windy Tales, ROKiT Radio). The company also offers mobile applications including Where's Samantha?, Adventures of the Old Testament, Scarab Sudoku, and Movies On Your Money. The portfolio is held together by a multi-sub-brand architecture under the ROKiT Industries parent, with individual products serving distinct market segments from telecoms to transportation to lifestyle.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ROKiT Phones: Innovative and affordable mobile devices bundled with telemedicine, roadside assistance, and legal support services. Features unlocked, dual-sim phones with glasses-free 3D viewing and free access to ROKiT FLiX 3D content.
- ROKiT Oxygen
- ROKiT Tyres
- ROKiT OFF
- ROKiT ZERO 5
- ROKiT Spirit
- ROKiT Health
- ROKiT Homes
- ROKiT Cities
- ROKiT Ride
- ROKiT Watches
- ROKiT Gear
- ROKiT Studios
- ROKiT Radio
- ROKiT FLiX
- Windy Tales
Products and services
- ROKiT Phones Innovative and affordable mobile devices bundled with life-changing services including telemedicine, roadside assistance, and legal support. All phones are unlocked, dual-sim, and feature glasses-free 3D viewing with free access to ROKiT FLiX 3D content catalog.
- ROKiT FLiX 3D Glasses-free 3D content streaming service providing access to one of the world's largest catalogs of 3D content for ROKiT phones.
- ROKiT Cities WiFi network building and installation service for towns and cities in developing communities. Uses proprietary mesh WiFi XL technology for fast and reliable connectivity in both public and private network environments.
- ROKiT Ride E-Bikes Ebike company with distribution rights and intellectual property rights to ebike models across various price points. Building the largest North American ebike facility for assembling bike styles from around the world.
- ROKiT Tyres High-quality motorcycle tyres with 2 million unit annual production capacity from a 100,000 square meter facility. CCC, ISO9001, SONCAP, SGS, DOT and ECE approved, exporting globally.
- ROKiT Oxygen 99.9% pure supplemental oxygen in portable canisters for natural and effective respiratory support.
- ROKiT OFF High-performance motorcycle cleaning and helmet care products line.
- ROKiT ZERO 5 Clean, modern sanitation systems for housing developments, workforce communities, humanitarian projects, military operations and remote locations where conventional plumbing is unavailable.
- ROKiT Spirit Beverages Portfolio of alcoholic beverages including ABK beer, Bandero Tequila (licensed), ROKiT Spirits (Gin, Whiskey, Vodka), ROKiT Fuel, and Iskabar Water (under development).
- ROKiT Health Performance-focused wellness brand delivering supplements, hydration, and gear designed to help people train harder and recover smarter.
- ROKiT Homes Best in class design, affordable and high quality, reusable and customizable modular housing. Environment friendly, sustainable and reusable.
- ROKiT Gear Fashion and clothing brand with worldwide shipping, targeted at free-thinking consumers not bound by mainstream labels.
- ROKiT Radio Non-profit streaming radio platform bringing the best shows from the Golden Age of radio including comedy, drama, mystery and science fiction.
- ROKiT Benefits Life-changing services bundled with ROKiT phones including telemedicine, roadside assistance, and legal support.
- Where's Samantha? Hand-drawn puzzle game available on Apple App Store and Google Play where players help George search for his lost love Samantha in a textile world.
- Adventures of the Old Testament Role-playing game journeying through chapters of the Old Testament with iconic characters, available on app stores.
- Scarab Sudoku Story-based sudoku game with 10 increasingly difficult levels where players collect gems to unlock the final door.
- Movies On Your Money App that unlocks classic cartoons and silent comedies from Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton by pointing at dollar bills or currency notes.
Companies that use ROKiT
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
ROKiT technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
ROKiT partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Los Angeles ChargerscorePartnership for military support programs including Chargers Military Combine for 100 active military and veterans, and Veterans Advocacy Group of America's Thanksgiving Appreciation Dinner for 350 veteran families. ROKiT co-founders Jonathan Kendrick and John Paul DeJoria served as presenting sponsors.
- Care after CombatcoreUK-based charity providing ongoing treatment, support, and rehabilitation for veterans recovering from PTSD or traumatic brain injury. ROKiT co-founder Jonathan Kendrick supports this charity.
- Mobile Loaves & FishescoreROKiT Cities installed state-of-the-art carrier grade hardware into Community First! Village enabling free WiFi and online streaming services to residents. Jonathan Kendrick stated pride in helping enhance lives by providing phones and free calls, texts and streaming.
- Air HollywoodminorWorld's largest aviation-themed entertainment studio partnered with ROKiT for annual Open Sky for Autism public service event helping families manage air travel challenges. Over 1,000 families helped since 2014.
- WalmartminorVeterans Stand Down event in Vista, North County San Diego providing food, clothing, medical and dental care to homeless veterans. ROKiT donated 60 phones. Over 300 veterans helped, 3,000 meals served, $112,000 in court fines forgiven.
- ROKiT FoundationcoreCharitable organization established to help the most vulnerable people around the world.
- W FoundationminorInitiative specifically designed to champion Women, youth and girls around the world.
- ABK Racing TeamminorMotorsport sponsorship with ABK racing team featured in banner imagery alongside other racing partnerships
- YokohamaminorJonathan Kendrick secured European rights to Yokohama tires brand early in his career and later sold back to Yokohama
- Gajah TunggalminorIndonesian tire brand that Jonathan Kendrick brought to the UK market in the mid-90s, turning it into one of the leading retailers
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
ROKiT competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Virgin Group: Multi-brand holding company spanning telecom (Virgin Mobile), travel, health, and entertainment under a shared brand umbrella. Closely comparable to ROKiT's portfolio-of-brands strategy and shared brand identity model.
- Starlink: SpaceX-operated satellite broadband service targeting underserved and rural connectivity markets globally. Competes with ROKiT Cities for the same 'connect the unconnected' municipal and developing-market opportunity, with vastly different technology and capital.
- Xiaomi: Affordable consumer electronics and smart hardware brand spanning phones, wearables, and lifestyle devices with ecosystem services. Comparable to ROKiT's affordable-phones-plus-bundled-services-plus-wearables playbook at much larger scale.
- Pirelli: Global premium tyre manufacturer with strong motorcycle tyre franchise and motorsport sponsorships. Comparable to ROKiT Tyres' certified manufacturing and motorsport-led distribution, though at vastly larger scale.
- Reliance Jio: Indian telecom and digital services platform delivering affordable mobile connectivity, broadband, and bundled digital apps. Comparable to ROKiT Cities' India WiFi rollout and the broader 'affordable mobile + life services' bundle model.
Emerging players
- Boxabl: US-based modular housing manufacturer offering factory-built, rapidly deployable homes. Direct emerging-market peer to ROKiT Homes' reusable modular housing value proposition.
Regional players
- Hero Electric: India-based electric two-wheeler manufacturer serving value-conscious riders with e-scooters and e-bikes. Comparable to ROKiT Ride's emerging-market micromobility thesis and the integration with the tyre business.
Direct peers
- BLU Products: US-based maker of affordable unlocked, dual-SIM Android smartphones targeting value-conscious consumers in emerging and developed markets. Direct comparable to ROKiT Phones' go-to-market and product positioning.
- Rad Power Bikes: Leading North American e-bike manufacturer and direct-to-consumer brand across multiple price points. Directly comparable to ROKiT Ride's assembly-and-distribute e-bike model in the same North American market.
Others
- Patron Spirits International: Premium tequila brand co-founded by John Paul DeJoria and sold to Bacardi for $5.1B in 2018. Thematically relevant through DeJoria's founder reputation and ROKiT Spirit's tequila/bandero portfolio, but does not directly compete.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
ROKiT social profiles
Digital presenceROKiT compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
ROKiT financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
ROKiT leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
ROKiT subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries16 records
ROKiT funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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ROKiT M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about ROKiT
What does ROKiT do?
ROKiT operates a diversified multi-brand portfolio producing and distributing consumer electronics (unlocked, dual-SIM smartphones with glasses-free 3D screens), proprietary WiFi mesh networking for underserved cities, motorcycle tyres from a 100,000 sq. meter facility, e-bikes, beverages, wellness products, modular housing, sanitation systems, oxygen canisters, fashion apparel, and entertainment content/apps. The phones are bundled with life-changing services (telemedicine, roadside assistance, legal support).
Is ROKiT a public or private company?
ROKiT is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was ROKiT founded?
ROKiT was founded in 2018. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is ROKiT based?
ROKiT is headquartered in Austin, United States, in the North America region.
How does ROKiT make money?
Eight revenue lines are on record. Mobile Phone Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are motorcycle Tyres, E-Bikes (ROKiT Ride), wiFi Services, beverages, apps and Entertainment, health and Fitness and modular Housing.
Who are ROKiT's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Virgin Group, Starlink, Xiaomi, Pirelli and Reliance Jio. Boxabl is listed as an emerging player. Hero Electric is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are BLU Products and Rad Power Bikes. Patron Spirits International is listed as an others.
Does ROKiT have an API?
No public API is recorded for ROKiT.
What industry is ROKiT in?
ROKiT's product category is Diversified Consumer Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRACALAF, Mobile Carrier Devices & Bundling (Operator-branded devices, subsidy/bundle programs), with a secondary code of CRACASAM, E-Mobility Connectivity, Apps & Anti-Theft Tracking (consumer devices/services). Its NAICS code is 517 and its SIC code is 3751.