NAVER D2SF Backs SAZO to Automate Global E-commerce

SAZO, led by CEO Maro Gil, addresses the persistent friction in overseas retail—namely the uncertainty surrounding shipping costs and complex regulatory requirements. The platform’s AI agents predict customs duties and service charges with 95% accuracy, allowing users to navigate foreign marketplaces with the ease of domestic shopping. For retailers and content creators, this infrastructure enables global distribution without the overhead of building localized systems or managing international inventory.

The startup’s growth trajectory has been swift, with monthly transaction volume increasing sevenfold over the last six months. This momentum is supported by key partnerships with platforms such as Mercari, Rakuten, and Bungaejangter, alongside a strategic investment from Japan Post Capital in 2025. Following the fresh capital injection from NAVER D2SF, SAZO is looking to scale its operations beyond its current footprint in Korea, Japan, and the United States.

Sanghwan Yang, head of NAVER D2SF, noted that the firm is exploring potential collaborations between SAZO and NAVER Shopping. The investment aligns with the venture arm’s strategy of backing young founders who leverage AI to solve market inefficiencies. SAZO, founded in 2023, intends to use the funding to accelerate talent acquisition and expand its network of global brand partners.