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Sazo

Nagoya, South Korea

series-a$20M raisedFreshly fundedfinteche-commercedeeptech

◆ Total Raised

$20M

◆ Stage

series-a

◆ Location

Nagoya, South Korea

◆ Founded

2023

◆ Team size

11-50

◆ Links

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◆ About Sazo

AI-powered cross-border commerce platform that automates international buying and selling with automated cost calculations, translations, and customs handling.

◆ What sets it apart

It uses agentic AI to automate the full cross-border purchase workflow end-to-end, including pricing, translation, logistics, and customs, so users can shop internationally with a domestic-like experience.

◆ Sectors

finteche-commercedeeptechAIlogisticsmarketplacecross-border trade

◆ Business

Modelmarketplace

CustomerConsumers and merchants involved in cross-border e-commerce, initially focused on Japan-Korea shopping flows and expanding to additional markets

◆ Notable

  • Raised a 7.1 billion KRW pre-Series A round led by Japan Post Capital
  • Secured investment from NAVER D2SF
  • Expanded from Japan-Korea transactions toward broader global coverage

◆ Funding rounds

series-a$20M

22 Jul 2026

Led by Japan Post Capital, Suzuyo & Co

With Naver D2SF, PARTNERS FUND, D4V (Design for Ventures), Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), Mizuho Bank

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◆ Explore the market

FintechE-commerceSeries ASouth KoreaJapanUnited States

◆ FAQ

What does Sazo do?

AI-powered cross-border commerce platform that automates international buying and selling with automated cost calculations, translations, and customs handling.

Where is Sazo based?

Sazo is based in Nagoya, South Korea, founded in 2023.

How much has Sazo raised?

Sazo has raised $20M in tracked funding and is currently at the series-a stage.

Who has invested in Sazo?

Investors in Sazo include Japan Post Capital, NAVER D2SF, Suzuyo, D4V, MVC, SMBC Venture Capital, Aichi Capital and POLA ORBIS Holdings.