SAZO has raised a total of JPY 3.21 billion in its Series A round, combining equity financing with loans from major Japanese financial institutions. With this funding, SAZO will accelerate the development of its AI-powered global cross-border commerce infrastructure and expand its presence in international markets.
JPY 3.21 Billion in Total Funding
SAZO secured JPY 1.66 billion in Series A equity financing and an additional JPY 1.55 billion in loans from financial institutions, bringing the total amount raised in this round to JPY 3.21 billion. The company’s cumulative funding has now reached JPY 3.97 billion. Investors in the round include Japan Post Capital, Suzuyo, NAVER, D4V, and other leading domestic and international institutions.
A New Cross-Border Shopping Experience Powered by AI
- AI predicts shipping costs, customs duties, and fees with approximately 95% accuracy.
- AI automates and supports product translation, localized pricing, payment, and customs clearance.
- Users can purchase overseas products by simply entering a product URL and completing the transaction in just a few clicks.
Rapid Growth as a Global Service
SAZO’s monthly gross merchandise value increased approximately sevenfold over the past six months, while overseas sales accounted for 75.65% of total revenue. The company currently operates services across Japan, South Korea, and the United States, with plans to expand into additional markets.
Building Agentic Commerce Infrastructure
SAZO aims to build an Agentic Commerce infrastructure in which AI autonomously handles the entire purchasing process, from product discovery and payment to logistics and customs clearance. By combining AI technology with global logistics and payment networks, SAZO will continue to lower the barriers to cross-border commerce and make international shopping more accessible for both consumers and sellers.