Dekkoo is a Philadelphia-based subscription

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with a focus on LGBT+ related content, particularly by and for gay men. It features a mixture of programs from other sources and original content, and derives its income from subscription fees rather than advertising. It is available on streaming devices such as Roku,

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. The service was co-founded in 2015 by Derek Curl and Brian Sokel. The launch followed the 2014 acquisition of

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in 2014. According to Sokel, the name is based on a Hindi slang word, "dekka", which he said means "take a glance at something" and they thought the name "Dekkoo just sounded cuter." During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the company launched a short-film contest.

Dekkoo Originals

Dekkoo is home to a growing collection of Dekkoo Originals (exclusive content to Dekkoo).

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