Chance Raises $3M+ in Funding to Unite the World’s TCG Collectors

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chance Studios Inc., the superapp empowering trading card game (TCG) collectors to collect, connect, and share their collections, has raised $3.2 million in its funding. The round was co-led by Makers Fund and Hashed, with participation from Arbitrum Gaming Ventures, Gam3Girl Ventures, and Digital Elm, bringing together an elite coalition of top-tier consumer, gaming and technology investors in one of the most selective funding environments in recent memory.

The TCG market has scaled into a multi-billion dollar category, yet the collector's biggest pain point is not authenticity risk, lack of liquidity nor fragmented experience. It is finding enjoyment after the point of purchase.

Chance is the first platform purpose-built by TCG natives for TCG collectors that provides a unified platform to turn their collections into connections. Chance offers instant liquidity, transparent transactions, and a vibrant social layer in an integrated superapp.

Chance was founded by Jun Park, who brings extensive experience across frontier technology and TCG, alongside Arvin Dabiri, whose brand GoatedPullz has established him as a trusted name in Pokémon TCG buying, selling, and vending over the past five years. The founding team is rounded out by members who are all deeply rooted in TCG culture and community.

Within just two weeks of launching its open beta, Chance recorded trading volume that exceeded all internal projections, including over $100,000 in volume in a single day, providing a strong and early signal of market demand from the TCG collector community. This momentum builds on Chance’s organic growth across social channels, where Chance’s original content has generated over 500,000 views on Instagram since launching in November.

"After interviewing more than 200 content creators, institutional players, families, collectors, and streamers, many of whom are close friends, we saw a clear and urgent gap in the market," said Jun Park, Founder and CEO of Chance. "Collectors need more than a marketplace. They need a home where collecting leads to connecting. And that's exactly what Chance is building."

This vision is shared by leading investors and industry figures closely connected to Chance.

More information about Chance can be found at Chance.live and their Instagram.

"Chance is a playground where serious collectors can not only find top chases and instantly trade, but also enjoy a community of like-minded collectors through group chats, shared games, and more,” said Jay Chi, Makers Fund. “We're excited to back a team that truly lives and breathes this culture and is looking to provide a unique, all-in-one platform to the community."

Simon Kim, CEO & Managing Partner of Hashed added, "TCG and collectibles are being redefined faster than any cultural asset class in Asia today, and the winners will be those who love this world most authentically. Chance isn't just building a platform for collectors. They're building the platform only collectors could have built. In a market where authenticity is the real edge, that love is a moat no fast-follower can replicate."

“Chance isn't setting out to replicate what's already on the market. The company's mission is to redefine the collectibles industry itself, building the infrastructure for a future where collectors don't just buy and flip, but genuinely experience, share, and build community around the cards they love,” said Ethan Sy, Investor at Arbitrum Gaming Ventures.

About Chance

Chance Studios, Inc. operates a community-focused collectibles superapp for Pokémon trading card game enthusiasts. The company combines the marketing and sale of physical Pokémon trading card products with a purpose-built digital platform where collectors can discover, collect, trade, and engage with Pokémon cards and the vibrant communities around them. Founded by lifelong TCG collectors, Chance is designed to bridge the gap between collecting and connecting, giving collectors a single destination to manage their collections, access instant liquidity, and share their passion with a global community of like-minded enthusiasts.

About Makers Fund

Makers Fund is a global interactive entertainment venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments. Makers is dedicated to furthering growth and innovation in the interactive entertainment industry. With more than 90 portfolio companies to date, Makers provides founders strategic value that is deeply catered to companies across the value chain in the industry. For more information, visit makersfund.com.

About Hashed

Founded in 2017, Hashed is a global venture capital firm focused on early-stage investment and research across frontier innovation. With offices in Seoul, San Francisco, Singapore, Bangalore, and Abu Dhabi, Hashed has been one of the earliest supporters of pioneering blockchain teams and continues to back exceptional founders as their "second team," helping them drive global mass adoption.

About Arbitrum Gaming Ventures

Arbitrum Gaming Ventures (AGV) is a strategic venture capital initiative dedicated to accelerating gaming and entertainment on the Arbitrum platform. AGV connects founders with capital, ecosystem tools, and hands-on support, backing both proven builders and emerging teams with the greatest potential to drive the network forward.