SAZO Raises ¥3.21B Series A
SAZO raises 3.21 billion yen in Series A funding to scale its AI-powered cross-border e-commerce platform and expand global operations.
SAZO Raises ¥3.21B Series A
SAZO, an AI-powered cross-border e-commerce platform based in Nagoya, Japan, has raised 3.21 billion yen in a Series A funding round. The investment, which includes both equity and debt financing, brings the company's total funding to 3.97 billion yen.
Investors
The Series A funding round was backed by Japan Post Capital Co., Ltd., Suzuyo Co., Ltd., PARTNERS FUND No. 2 Investment Limited Partnership, NAVER Corporation, H.I.S. Co., Ltd., Mizuho Growth Support No. 5 Investment Limited Partnership, SMBC Venture Capital No. 8 Investment Limited Partnership, and D4V2 Investment Limited Partnership.
SAZO Use of Funds
SAZO intends to use the capital to strengthen product research and development specifically for its agentic commerce infrastructure. The company also plans to accelerate its global expansion efforts, particularly into the United States, by building and optimizing its logistics network. Additionally, the funds will support organizational growth and marketing initiatives as the company scales its operations.
About SAZO
Founded in 2023 by Gil Maro, SAZO is an AI-powered platform designed to remove barriers in cross-border e-commerce. By automating processes such as language translation, currency conversion, customs duty estimation, and international shipping, the company allows users to purchase global products with a single click. The platform currently supports e-commerce sites across Japan and South Korea.
Funding Details
Company Website: https://about.sazo.shop
Company: SAZO Co., Ltd.
Raised: ¥3.21B
Round: Series A
Funding Date: July 22, 2026
Additional Investors: The Series A funding round was backed by Japan Post Capital Co., Ltd., Suzuyo Co., Ltd., PARTNERS FUND No. 2 Investment Limited Partnership, NAVER Corporation, H.I.S. Co., Ltd., Mizuho Growth Support No. 5 Investment Limited Partnership, SMBC Venture Capital No. 8 Investment Limited Partnership, D4V2 Investment Limited Partnership.
Software Category: E-commerce
Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000138802.html
