# Material

> Material is a New York-based direct-to-consumer kitchenware company building beautifully designed, non-toxic, and sustainably made cooking essentials that are meant to last a lifetime. Founded in 2017 by Eunice Byun and Dave Nguyen, the brand pairs minimalist design with thoughtful materials - Japanese steel knives, copper-core pans, and the reBoard cutting board made from recycled plastic scraps and sugarcane - to make everyday cooking simpler and more pleasurable.

- **Founded:** 2017
- **Headquarters:** New York, New York, United States
- **Founders:** Eunice Byun (Co-Founder & CEO), Dave Nguyen (Co-Founder)
- **Team size:** ~9 employees
- **Products:** The Iconics, The reBoard, The Coated Pan, Knives, Ceramics & Tabletop
- **Notable:** Donated over $184,000 to food-equity organizations through the Kinder Kitchens campaign, Raised a total of roughly $6-7M from investors including Comcast Ventures and New York Angels, Became an Instagram-viral DTC kitchenware brand with strong editorial coverage (The Kitchn, Food Network, Domino)

## Products & services

- **The Iconics** — Bestselling curated set of ten essential kitchen tools to chop, slice, stir, and whisk; sold as a set (~$245) or individually.
- **The reBoard** — Cutting board made entirely from recycled kitchen plastic scraps and renewable sugarcane; portable and doubles as a serving plate.
- **The Coated Pan** — Copper-core pan coated in a stainless steel alloy, made without lead, cadmium, or PFOAs - non-toxic and Teflon-free, heats fast and evenly.
- **Knives** — Japanese-steel knives praised for sharpness and everyday durability.
- **Ceramics & Tabletop** — Plates, bowls, serving pieces, linens, and napkins for the modern table.

## Achievements

- Donated over $184,000 to food-equity organizations through the Kinder Kitchens campaign
- Raised a total of roughly $6-7M from investors including Comcast Ventures and New York Angels
- Became an Instagram-viral DTC kitchenware brand with strong editorial coverage (The Kitchn, Food Network, Domino)
- Pioneered the reBoard, a cutting board made from recycled plastic scraps and sugarcane

## Latest updates

- **2023-08** — Closed a Series A-II extension round.
- **2022-07** — Raised a $3.81M Series A round.

## Links

- Website: https://materialkitchen.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/materialkitchen
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MaterialKitchen
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/materialkitchen/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/materialkitchen/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@materialkitchen

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Last updated: 2026-06-08