Roku has raised an additional $60 million in funding, and the company is now looking to take the jump from its companion boxes straight into the heart of the TV by providing consumer electronics makers with yet another choice for a smart TV platform. The funding round, which was first reported by AllThingsD, is led by new investor Fidelity. Hearst Corp. joins as a new investor, and existing investors BSkyB and News Corp. are back for more as well.
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