(01)EngagementOverview

Strategic buyer acquires Roketto for growth.

Founded in 2009, Roketto is a British Columbia-based SEO and website design agency specializing in growth marketing for B2B SaaS and technology companies across North America. Built around a content-first SEO philosophy, Roketto developed a reputation for helping ambitious brands compete with much larger industry players through strategic search optimization, conversion-focused web design, and data-driven digital advertising. Over time, the agency became known for its proprietary methodology, a scalable SEO-driven content strategy designed to improve organic visibility, lead generation, and long-term digital growth for SaaS-focused organizations

(Details)

  • Engagement Sell-Side Representation
  • Type Full Sale
  • Category Content Marketing, Marketing & Advertising, Paid Media & Lead Generation, Performance Marketing, SaaS & MarTech, SEO, Under $10M
  • Buyer Type Strategic Acquirer
  • Deal Size Under $10M
  • Services Valuation & Market Positioning, Buyer Targeting & Outreach, Offer & Negotiation Support, Due Diligence Management, Closing & Transition Support

(02)Inside TheEnterprise

Who Is Roketto?

Roketto operates as a specialized digital growth agency focused on SEO-driven content strategy, digital advertising, and conversion-optimized website design for SaaS and technology companies. The agency combines long-form content creation, technical SEO, paid media management, and website development into integrated growth strategies designed to increase traffic, strengthen domain authority, and drive customer acquisition. As a certified Google Ads & Analytics Partner and HubSpot Certified Partner, Roketto built a strong reputation for blending creative execution with measurable performance marketing results

(03)Founder'sMotive

The Why Behind The Sale

After more than a decade of building Roketto into a respected SaaS-focused marketing agency, the co-founders began exploring a strategic partnership that could support the agency’s next phase of growth. While the business maintained strong client retention, recurring revenue, and a positive reputation in the market, the founders were seeking a partner capable of overseeing day-to-day operations, accelerating growth initiatives, and continuing the company’s commitment to quality and client success.

(04)Founder’s Vision

Criteria for the Perfect Acquisition Fit

For Roketto, the ideal buyer needed to understand SEO, content marketing, and the rapidly evolving needs of SaaS and technology brands. Preserving the agency’s collaborative culture, strategic methodology, and client relationships was essential. The right acquisition partner would value Roketto’s strong inbound reputation, remote-first operational model, and specialized SEO expertise while bringing additional operational resources and growth infrastructure to scale the agency further.

(05)Setting the Stage

Preparing Roketto for Acquisition

To prepare Roketto for market, Merge positioned the agency as a highly specialized SaaS-focused SEO and digital growth platform with strong recurring revenue and a differentiated market position. Particular emphasis was placed on the agency’s diversified client base, proven SEO frameworks, and fully remote operational structure. Roketto’s reputation within the SaaS ecosystem, paired with its SEO methodology and strong retention metrics, made the business especially attractive to strategic buyers seeking specialized digital marketing expertise.

 

(06)Attracting Suitors

Strategic Marketing of Roketto for Acquisition

Merge marketed Roketto as a differentiated SEO and content marketing agency with deep expertise serving SaaS and technology clients. Buyers were particularly drawn to the agency’s long-term retainer relationships, certified partnerships with Google and HubSpot, and proven ability to generate measurable organic growth for clients. Roketto’s combination of SEO strategy, web development, and digital advertising capabilities positioned the agency as a strong acquisition opportunity for firms looking to expand their presence in performance-driven SaaS marketing.

(07)Sealing the Deal

Perfect Matchmaking with the Ideal Buyer

Roketto was acquired by KNB Communications, a strategic communications and marketing firm focused on supporting innovative companies across healthcare, biotech, and technology sectors. The acquisition strengthened KNB Communications’ digital marketing, SEO, and inbound growth capabilities while expanding its ability to deliver integrated marketing solutions to clients operating in highly competitive industries. By combining KNB Communications’ strategic communications expertise with Roketto’s SEO-driven growth methodologies and digital execution capabilities, the combined organization created a stronger platform positioned to support clients across the full marketing funnel.

(08)Unlocking Synergies

Positive Impacts Post-Transaction

Following the acquisition, Roketto gained access to expanded strategic resources, broader client opportunities, and additional operational support to continue scaling its SEO and digital growth services. The partnership enhanced the combined organization’s ability to provide integrated content marketing, SEO, digital advertising, and website development services to a wider range of clients. Clients benefit from expanded capabilities and deeper strategic expertise, while the team gains access to additional growth opportunities within a larger marketing platform.

(09)Finding a New Home

The Merge Difference

Merge guided Roketto through a founder-focused acquisition process centered on strategic alignment, continuity, and long-term growth. Through thoughtful positioning, targeted buyer outreach, and hands-on transaction support, Merge helped connect Roketto with KNB Communications, a strategic partner aligned with the agency’s vision for future expansion and operational excellence. The result is a stronger digital growth platform built to help innovative brands scale through SEO, content marketing, and performance-driven digital strategies.