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Chazm Secures $10.3M Series A to Transform Auto Lease and Rental Market, led by Stonebridge, to expand its data-driven vehicle lifecycle platform.

PRIVATEJan 27, 2026

Amount Raised

$10.3 Million

Round Type

Series A

SeoulSoftwareAutomotive

Investors

ZERO1NE VenturesKB InvestmentFutureplayLx VenturesShorooq HqStonebridge

Description

Design&Practice, the startup behind Chazm, has completed a $10.3 million Series A funding round led by Stonebridge. This funding will help expand their platform focused on automotive lease and rental management. With this round, the total capital raised by the company reaches $13 million. The platform aims to reduce risks for consumers in the lease and rental markets.

Quick answer

Chazm raised $10.3 Million in a Series A round, dated January 27, 2026. Investors: ZERO1NE Ventures, KB Investment, Futureplay, Lx Ventures, Shorooq Hq and Stonebridge. Chazm is based in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea.

How much did Chazm raise?
Chazm raised $10.3 Million in a Series A round on January 27, 2026.
Who invested in Chazm?
ZERO1NE Ventures, KB Investment, Futureplay, Lx Ventures, Shorooq Hq and Stonebridge are named as investors in this round.
What does Chazm do?
Chazm is an automotive lease and rental management platform developed by the Korean startup Design&Practice.
Where is Chazm based and how big is it?
Chazm is based in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea.

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Who else raised in Automotive and Software around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Chazm that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Anchorage Digital raised $100M (Series E) on February 6, 2026.
  • Applied EV raised $43M (Series B) on January 27, 2026.
  • Wrisk raised $16M (Series B) on January 20, 2026.
  • Champ Titles raised $55M (Funding Round) on December 30, 2025.
  • RideFlux raised $16M on December 29, 2025.
  • Neural Concept raised $100M (Series C) on December 18, 2025.

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Company Information

Company

Chazm

Location

Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

About

Chazm is an automotive lease and rental management platform developed by the Korean startup Design&Practice. The platform offers a comprehensive solution for managing the entire lifecycle of leased and rented vehicles, from contract through to return and resale. It aims to reduce the complexity and risks associated with vehicle leases by providing transparency in vehicle conditions and history. Since its launch 18 months ago, Chazm has rapidly grown, amassing 300,000 members and significant transaction volume.

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