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Caraway

Well designed, non-toxic ceramic cookware

Exited

2019Launched

New YorkHQ

101Container Store locations

About the company

Caraway

Caraway is a New York based home goods brand known for non-toxic, ceramic coated nonstick cookware made without PTFE, PFOA, and other PFAS chemicals. Founder Jordan Nathan started the company after experiencing fumes from overheated conventional nonstick cookware. Since launching direct to consumer in 2019, Caraway has expanded into bakeware, food storage, kettles, and prep tools, and is sold through major retailers including Target, Crate and Barrel, Nordstrom, Macy's, Williams-Sonoma, and The Container Store.

New York, NYNon-toxic ceramic cookware

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What they do

Products and services

01Ceramic coated nonstick cookware sets and individual pans

02Bakeware, tea kettles, and steamers

03Glass food storage and prep and cutting board sets

04Kitchen linens and accessories

05Direct to consumer sales plus national wholesale partnerships

Leadership

Meet the team

Founder & CEOJordan NathanFormer CEO of kitchenware brand Vremi who founded Caraway to offer a non-toxic alternative to conventional nonstick cookware.LinkedIn →

Milestones

Along the way

2019Launched with non-toxic ceramic nonstick cookware sold direct to consumer
May 2020Raised a $5.3 million seed round from more than 100 investors, including the Super Angel syndicate led by Ben Zises, Andy Dunn, and Brian Sugar
October 2022Raised $35 million in a round led by McCarthy Capital; first partnership with The Container Store
November 2023Expanded to all 101 Container Store locations, the first cookware brand sold there

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