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Rooam

Washington, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation

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Rooam offers contactless payment products for hospitality businesses, letting guests open and close tabs and pay checks via a mobile web experience without extra hardware. Its products integrate directly with existing POS systems and support Apple Pay and Google Pay for bars, restaurants, venues, events, and sports settings.

Founders & leadership

Rooam was founded in 2015 by Junaid Shams.

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Junaid ShamsFounderJunaid Shams is Chief Operating Officer of Global Dining at American Express, overseeing Resy, Tock, and Rooam, which he co-founded and served as CEO before the company's acquisition by American Express in 2024. He holds a medical degree and previously founded Rooam to provide contactless payment solutions for hospitality venues.

Board

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Ibrahem AlhaidariBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$500K disclosed across 1 round · 2016

▶$500KraisedMay 2016 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Junaid ShamsExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ibrahem AlhaidariDirector
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$500K
First sale
Apr 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Rooam do?
Rooam offers contactless payment products for hospitality businesses, letting guests open and close tabs and pay checks via a mobile web experience without extra hardware. Its products integrate directly with existing POS systems and support Apple Pay and Google Pay for bars, restaurants, venues, events, and sports settings.
Who founded Rooam?
Rooam was founded by Junaid Shams in 2015.
How much funding has Rooam raised?
Rooam has disclosed $500K raised across 1 round.
Where is Rooam headquartered?
Rooam is headquartered in Washington, US.