Knife Capital

Knife Capital is a South African venture capital firm that accelerates the international expansion of African innovation-driven businesses by leveraging knowledge, networks, and funding. The firm focuses on investing in companies with deep technological competence and the potential for international success. Knife Capital manages multiple funds, including Knife Fund III, and operates an annual accelerator program called Grindstone. The firm's investment strategy targets high-growth technology companies, particularly in the e-commerce and digital platforms sectors. Knife Capital typically invests in seed, early-stage, and growth-stage companies, with investment sizes ranging from $1 million to $5 million. The firm's geographical focus includes South Africa, the United Kingdom, Jersey, the United States, Europe, and Africa. Knife Capital has a diverse portfolio of companies across various industries, including technology, e-commerce, fintech, food and beverage, internet and web services, media and entertainment, software, education, edtech, financial services, foodtech, healthcare services, networking, pharmaceuticals, real estate, sports/sports tech, telecommunications, transportation, medtech, life sciences, infrastructure, and health tech. The firm's notable exits include Kandua, an online marketplace for home services, and Quicket, a self-managed ticketing platform operating throughout Africa.

Companies with deep technological competence, Potential for international success, High-growth technology companies, E-commerce and digital platforms