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Roq.ad

Seattle, US · Founded 2023 · Washington LLC · 40 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

ROQAD offers a European data stack for adtech companies to onboard first-party data, resolve signals into individuals via a persistent cookieless identity graph, and enrich and activate audiences across major DSPs and social platforms. Its GDPR/CCPA-aligned, deterministic identity and audience products serve advertisers, agencies, publishers and retailers across EU5 and beyond.

Founders & leadership

Roq.ad was founded in 2023 by Carsten Frien.

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Carsten FrieninCo-Founder & CEO
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Michael Alexander HaussNamed on SEC filing
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Scott MoenNamed on SEC filing
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Carl Johan GrandinsonNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 6

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$10.9M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2024–2026

$10.3MraisedJun 2026 · 17 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Carsten FrienExecutive Officer, Director
  • Scott MoenDirector
  • Carl Johan GrandinsonDirector
Offering amount
$13.3M
Amount sold
$10.3M
First sale
Jun 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$1.6MofferedMay 2026 · Retailing
Rule 506(c)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael HaussExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$1.6M
Minimum investment
$10K
Proceeds to insiders
$25K
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Washington, 2023
Federal exemptions
06c
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$562.5KraisedAug 2024 · 4 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael Alexander HaussExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$2.5M
Amount sold
$562.5K
Minimum investment
$25K
First sale
Apr 2024
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Washington, 2023
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 Roq.ad do?
ROQAD offers a European data stack for adtech companies to onboard first-party data, resolve signals into individuals via a persistent cookieless identity graph, and enrich and activate audiences across major DSPs and social platforms. Its GDPR/CCPA-aligned, deterministic identity and audience products serve advertisers, agencies, publishers and retailers across EU5 and beyond.
Who founded Roq.ad?
Roq.ad was founded by Carsten Frien in 2023.
Who are Roq.ad's investors?
Roq.ad's investors include Allied Venture Partners, bValue Venture Capital, Dnx Ventures, AperiamVentures, Iron Wolf Capital, OCA Ventures.
How much funding has Roq.ad raised?
Roq.ad has disclosed $10.9M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Roq.ad headquartered?
Roq.ad is headquartered in Seattle, US.