LOS ANGELES – April 30, 2026 – The trading card game (TCG) industry has exploded into a multi-billion-dollar phenomenon, yet a fundamental problem remains unsolved for millions of enthusiasts. For most collectors, the pain isn’t about authentication risks or a lack of marketplaces—it’s the void of enjoyment after the purchase. Chance Studios Inc. is stepping into that gap with a fresh solution, announcing today a $3.2 million funding round to unite the world’s TCG collectors on a single, vibrant platform.
The round was co-led by interactive entertainment powerhouse Makers Fund and global venture capital firm Hashed. The raise also saw strategic participation from Arbitrum Gaming Ventures, Gam3Girl Ventures, and Digital Elm. This coalition of top-tier consumer and gaming investors signals strong conviction in Chance’s mission, arriving in one of the most selective funding environments in recent memory.
A Home for Collectors, Not Just a Marketplace
Chance isn’t another auction site or a simple storefront. It is the first platform purpose-built by genuine TCG natives to transform static collections into dynamic social connections. Described as a “superapp,” Chance merges instant liquidity, transparent transactions, and a deeply integrated social layer.
The platform allows users to collect, connect, and share without hopping between disjointed apps. It turns the solitary act of owning a rare card into a shared experience, complete with group chats, community games, and a content feed designed exclusively for hobbyists.
The founding team brings authentic credibility to the project. Jun Park, the Founder and CEO, arrives with extensive experience across frontier technology and TCG. He is partnered with Arvin Dabiri, a trusted name in the Pokémon TCG world whose brand, GoatedPullz, has spent five years building a loyal following in buying, selling, and vending. The rest of the team is equally steeped in the culture—they are collectors building for collectors.
Immediate Validation and Explosive Early Growth
The market has responded loudly to a platform that finally understands its core users. In just two weeks of its open beta launch, Chance shattered all internal trading volume projections. The platform surpassed a daily trading volume of $100,000, a massive early indicator of pent-up demand.
This momentum is fueled by organic enthusiasm, not just paid marketing. Since launching its social presence in November, Chance’s original content has generated over 500,000 views on Instagram, proving that the community was hungry for a narrative shift away from pure speculation and toward shared passion.
The team’s deep research underpins this traction. “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,” explained 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.”
Investor Confidence Built on Cultural Authenticity
The investors backing Chance are not just providing capital; they are validating a philosophy. They recognize that the future of TCG lies in community depth, not just transactional efficiency.
“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 of 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.”
The perspective from Asia’s red-hot collectibles market further highlights the platform’s edge. Simon Kim, CEO & Managing Partner of Hashed, emphasized the moat that genuine love creates: “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. In a market where authenticity is the real edge, that love is a moat no fast-follower can replicate.”
Additionally, Ethan Sy, Investor at Arbitrum Gaming Ventures, pointed to Chance’s infrastructure-level ambition, noting the company’s mission to redefine how people experience cards rather than merely flipping them.
The Future of Collecting Is Connection
Chance is more than a tool; it is an attempt to build the digital infrastructure for a new era of physical collecting. By housing the full lifecycle—from discovering a “top chase” to celebrating it with friends—Chance is positioned to capture a generation of enthusiasts who demand more than a receipt.
For collectors tired of a fragmented experience, Chance offers a unified destination. For the industry, it represents a shift toward prioritizing long-term engagement over short-term liquidity.
More information about Chance can be found at Chance.live and their Instagram.
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.
Conclusion
Chance’s successful $3.2 million fundraise isn’t just a startup milestone; it’s a proof point for the evolution of the TCG industry. By prioritizing the community’s emotional need for connection over pure commoditization, Chance has tapped into a deep market vein. With a legendary founding team, explosive early metrics, and backing from visionary investors like Makers Fund and Hashed, the platform is uniquely positioned to become the definitive home for the next generation of collectors. It’s a superapp built on a simple, powerful idea: a collection is best when it’s shared.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What exactly is Chance?
Chance is a “superapp” designed specifically for TCG collectors. It combines a marketplace for instant liquidity and transparent transactions with vibrant social features like group chats and community games, focusing on Pokémon cards initially.
2. Who invested in Chance’s latest funding round?
The $3.2 million funding round was co-led by Makers Fund and Hashed. Other participants include Arbitrum Gaming Ventures, Gam3Girl Ventures, and Digital Elm.
3. How does Chance differ from eBay or other card marketplaces?
While traditional marketplaces prioritize the individual transaction, Chance focuses on the post-purchase experience. It integrates social connection features directly into the collecting journey, turning a static hobby into an interactive community experience.
4. Who founded Chance?
The company was founded by Jun Park (CEO), a frontier technology and TCG expert, and Arvin Dabiri, a well-known content creator and vendor in the Pokémon community known as GoatedPullz.
5. How can I join or learn more about the platform?
You can visit the official website at Chance.live or follow their organic content and community updates on their Instagram, where they have already amassed hundreds of thousands of views.
