SAZO
About SAZO
SAZO is a eCommerce startup based in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan that has raised $5.1M in venture capital across 2 funding rounds since 2024. The company reached Series A stage in May 2025 with a $5.1M round led by Japan Post Capital. SAZO's investor base includes 6 institutional funds, with Japan Post Capital leading the most recent equity round.
SAZO operates an AI-powered cross-border e-commerce platform that enables Japanese consumers to purchase products from overseas marketplaces — starting with Korea and expanding to the US and globally — with the simplicity of domestic shopping. The platform uses AI agents to automate the friction points of international buying: shipping fee and customs duty prediction at approximately 95% accuracy, real-time translation, local payment processing, and customs clearance handling. Founded in 2024 by Maro Gil, a Korean student studying in Japan on a government scholarship who experienced cross-border shopping friction firsthand, SAZO integrates with major marketplaces including Mercari, Rakuten, and Korea's Bungaejangter. Monthly transaction volume grew approximately seven times over six months as of June 2026, and the company recorded 179% quarter-on-quarter growth at the time of its May 2025 funding. SAZO raised a Pre-Series A round of JPY 710 million (approximately $5.1 million) in May 2025 led by Japan Post Capital, with participation from Suzuyo, D4V, MVC, SMBC Venture Capital, Aichi Capital, POLA ORBIS Holdings, and several regional financial institutions. In June 2026, the company secured an additional undisclosed round from Naver D2SF, the corporate venture arm of Naver — South Korea's leading internet company.
SAZO Funding Rounds Timeline
2 rounds · $5.1M raised · since 2024
| Round | Date | Amount | Valuation | Lead investor | Co-investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Series A | May 2025 | $5.1M | — | Japan Post Capital | Suzuyo, D4V, MVC, SMBC Venture Capital, Aichi Capital, POLA ORBIS Holdings |
| Strategic | June 2026 | Undisclosed | — | Naver D2SF | — |
Investors in SAZO
6 institutional investors across 2 rounds
Lead investors
Co-investors
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Questions about SAZO
How much has SAZO raised?
SAZO has raised $5.1M across 2 funding rounds since 2024.
Who are the investors of SAZO?
SAZO's investors include Japan Post Capital, Naver D2SF, Suzuyo, D4V, SMBC Venture Capital, POLA ORBIS Holdings.
When was SAZO's last funding round?
SAZO's most recent round was a $5.1M Pre-Series A in May 2025, led by Japan Post Capital.
Where is SAZO headquartered?
SAZO is headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, and was founded in 2024 by Maro Gil.