Graza

Graza

Direct-to-consumer single-origin extra virgin olive oil

Overview

Graza creates everyday-use olive oil by selling high-quality, single-origin extra virgin olive oils directly to consumers. It offers two main products: Finishing Oil 21 Extra Virgin Olive Oil Punchy 500 mL, meant for flavor addition and not heating, and Cooking Oil 16 Extra Virgin Olive Oil Mellow 750 mL, designed for regular cooking. The bottles are squeezy and made from post-consumer plastics that are 100% recyclable, aligning with sustainability goals. Graza differentiates itself by focusing on single-origin oils for consistent flavor, a direct-to-consumer model to control quality and pricing, and a packaging design that makes it easy to use in everyday cooking. The company aims to make good, fresh olive oil affordable for every kitchen and to support sustainability while serving both home cooks and professional chefs.

About Graza

Simplify's Rating
Why Graza is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Food & Agriculture

Consumer Goods

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$2.3M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2020

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What believers are saying

  • Whole Foods and Kroger rolled out Graza glass bottles nationwide in August 2025.
  • NASCAR named Graza official olive oil and mayonnaise on February 26, 2026.
  • Top Chef sponsorship and national campaigns boost awareness before holiday 2026 retail resets.

What critics are saying

  • Brightland copied Graza's squeeze format, eroding packaging moat by 2026.
  • Graza Mayo launching January 2026 dilutes focus and invites entrenched condiment rivals.
  • If shelf expansion stalls, Graza becomes a packaging trend, not a defensible food platform.

What makes Graza unique

  • Graza's 2025 glass Drizzle and Sizzle keep freshness while broadening format options.
  • Its squeeze-bottle design and single-origin Spanish sourcing still define the brand versus Brightland.
  • NASCAR and Yahoo collaborations extend Graza beyond pantry shelves into pop-culture distribution.

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Funding

Total Funding

$2.3M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$3.3M
$2M
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$2M
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$2.3M
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$3M
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Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Wellness Program

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

5%
DesignRush
Nov 21st, 2025
Yahoo and Graza Bottle Office Humor With 'Sssshhhhizzle' Keyboard Oil

Yahoo and Graza bottle office humor with 'sssshhhhizzle' Keyboard Oil. Yahoo x Graza collab: key findings. Yahoo and Graza partnered to launch "Sssshhhhizzle" Keyboard Oil, using real-world brand experience and office humor to generate earned media. The goal is to create a moment of recognition by turning loud typing into a product that people can immediately relate to. The satirical product is an extension of Yahoo's "techcessories," showing how a legacy brand can maintain relevance through wit and cultural commentary. Yahoo is kicking off the holiday season by launching a highly satirical collaboration that literally bottles office humor. The digital media network teamed up with Graza, a cult-favorite olive oil brand, to introduce the "Sssshhhhizzle" Keyboard Oil. This limited-edition product is inspired by annoying loud typers and the relatable quirks of office life. The product is a playful joke, as the oil inside is 100% extra virgin olive oil intended for cooking, not for actual use on a keyboard. The campaign's strength lies in its ability to elevate a simple office gripe into a gift set designed for holiday demand, which includes: * A bottle of Graza "Sizzle" reimagined as the "Sssshhhhizzle" Keyboard Oil * A keyboard-inspired serving tray * A baseball cap embroidered with "Clickety-Clacker" It's this kind of initiative that works best when both brands understand the joke and commit to the bit. "By pairing the playful digital legacy Yahoo is known for with Graza's bold and flavorful brand identity, we've built a collaboration that's equal parts satire and wit," Graza Director of Brand Marketing Kali Shulklapper said in a news release. It also shows how a light, well-timed cultural wink can deepen brand relevance without needing a major product launch or heavy holiday messaging. A brand finding its voice again. Yahoo built its reputation on helping users navigate the web with ease. But today, the brand is reshaping itself around digital media and ad-tech services. This is evident in the "Sssshhhhizzle" Keyboard Oil, which is the latest in Yahoo's line of playful "techcessories." Past drops like the "Touch Grass" keyboard and "Attach-mints" followed the same spirit, poking fun at the habits people pick up around their screens. "Techcessories" highlights how humor and utility combined can shift brand voice and perception, making a legacy name feel contemporary again. "One of Yahoo's biggest differentiators is that while we're a technology brand, we're not afraid to have fun or do things a little differently," Yahoo Head of Creative Lab Kemma Kefalas told DesigRush. "Millions of people rely on the products we build every day, but we're bringing personality along for the ride in that experience. The keyboard oil we've launched with Graza is a perfect example of how we're bringing that brand personality to life." This creative product launch exemplifies a low-risk, high-impact strategy to secure earned media and viral attention during the holidays. When A joke becomes a brand asset. This Yahoo and Graza collab demonstrates how a simple tension point can deliver stronger attention than a full holiday production. "Whether it's something like 'Reply All Is Scary,' a mini Igloo phone cooler, or Bill Murray sharing his Yahoo email during the Super Bowl, Yahoo is all about helping people get things done online. [A]nd we love highlighting that in a fun relatable way in our campaigns," Kefalas shared with DesignRush. A few strategic moves power the strength of this collaboration: * Invert product function for impact by making a satirical "keyboard oil," creating immediate curiosity and media pull. * Use everyday tension points by tapping into loud typing and other shared office habits that people instantly recognize. * Build from brand history so the novelty feels like a natural extension of "techcessories," making the playfulness feel intentional rather than random. These show how a small, well-timed joke can sharpen brand personality and create talkability without requiring a major campaign. Our take: can a joke product cut through the holiday noise? I think it can, especially when the joke reflects something people experience every day. The Keyboard Oil sells a shared moment of digital friction that anyone who works at a computer instantly recognizes. To me, this is where Yahoo shows real self-awareness, a quality legacy internet brands need if they want to stay culturally relevant. The humor lands because the brand commits to it, and Graza meets them with the same wit and confidence. Together, they created a small but memorable moment that feels modern, relatable, and easy to share. Humorous campaigns targeting workplace culture are in high trend, which is also evident in the new FedEx "Power Move" office campaign. Find a disruptive voice, push creative boundaries, or turn a simple product into a viral one with the Top Creative Agencies.

Creative Review
Sep 17th, 2025
Graza's new campaign shows why packaging isn't important

Working with Chicago-based creative agency Quality Meats to launch this latest product, Graza has also unveiled its largest OOH campaign to date.

PR Newswire
Aug 7th, 2025
GRAZA GOES GLASS: LEADING OLIVE OIL BRAND EXPANDS FORMAT OFFERINGS FOR DRIZZLE & SIZZLE

NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Graza, the cult-favorite olive oil brand and pantry staple, is thrilled to announce the launch of its first-ever glass bottles for the Drizzle and Sizzle duo.

The Shelby Report
Mar 30th, 2025
Firehook Introduces Limited Edition Cracker Flavors

Chantilly, Virginia-based Firehook worked hand-in-hand with Graza to create a light cracker infused with its premium extra virgin olive oil, lemon and chives for an herb flavor.

CNBC
Jun 7th, 2024
31-year-old built a company that could bring in $48 million this year—all due to olive oil

Andrew Benin knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur. When he tasted Spanish olive oil for the first time, it was clear he needed to learn about the industry.

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