KNF Ventures

KNF Ventures is a South African venture capital firm dedicated to investing in innovation-driven ventures with proven traction. Managed by Knife Capital, KNF Ventures focuses on accelerating the growth of South African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by leveraging knowledge, networks, and funding. As a SARS-approved Section 12J Venture Capital Company, investors in KNF Ventures can claim their full investment amount as a deduction from taxable income. The firm has invested in several companies across various sectors, including Quicket, a cloud-based online ticketing solution; DataProphet, specializing in machine learning; SkillUp, an e-learning platform; PharmaScout, an Internet of Things company; and PURA, a beverage company. These investments reflect KNF Ventures' commitment to supporting innovative businesses with high growth potential. KNF Ventures operates with a holistic 'Find-Make-Grow-Realise' value-chain approach, identifying promising SMEs, making investments with fair terms after thorough due diligence, and actively growing the businesses to achieve sustainability or exit goals. This strategy has led to significant exits, such as the acquisition of Fundamo by Visa and orderTalk by UberEats, demonstrating the firm's effectiveness in fostering successful ventures.

Innovation-driven ventures with proven traction, High growth potential, Scalable business models, Strong management teams, Clear exit strategies