Knife Capital

About The Fund

Knife Capital is a venture capital firm based in Cape Town, South Africa, with a focus on innovation-driven and technology-enabled businesses primarily within the South African ecosystem. The firm also has an international footprint with an office located in the United Kingdom. Knife Capital specializes in providing growth capital to their portfolio companies. Their investment spectrum ranges from a minimum of $1,700,000 to a maximum of $22,000,000, targeting companies within various industries such as Education, Retail, E-Commerce, Internet of Things (IoT), Wearables, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Big Data. Knife Capital manages KNF Ventures and is well-known for their annual Accelerator programme called Grindstone, which is designed to help participating businesses scale efficiently and accelerate their growth to become more investable, sustainable, and exit-ready. Knife Capital takes pride in their approach to accelerating the international expansion of African innovation-driven businesses by leveraging their extensive knowledge, networks, and funding resources. The firm has a track record of successful exits and featured companies within its portfolio, indicating a strategic capability to identify and invest in companies that possess the potential for international success and exhibit deep technological competence. They maintain an active online presence and encourage connections with potential investees and investors alike, highlighting their commitment to furthering African innovation and growth.