Knife Capital
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Investor type
VC
Founded
2010
AUM
$60 M
Location
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
$10-50 m
Investment Ticket
3-5 years
Investment Horizon
Seed,
Pre-seed
Investment Stage
Sale to strategic investor,
IPO
Exit Strategy
Investor profile last updated: 27 July, 2026
Profile
Knife Capital is an independent growth equity investment firm focusing on innovation-driven ventures with proven traction. By leveraging knowledge, networks & funding, we accelerate the international expansion of entrepreneurial businesses that achieved a product/market fit in a beachhead market. We have offices in Cape Town and London and invest via a consortium of funds under management, including SARS section 12J Venture Capital Company: KNF Ventures and Draper-Gain Investments.
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Region of investment
Knife Capital Funds
| Name | Type |
|
|
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Series B Fund
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Education
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Software
HealthTech
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
Africa
|
$5-10 m
|
$10 M
|
February 2021
|
|
Knife Fund III
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Healthcare Services
HealthTech
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
Africa
|
$5-10 m
|
$50 M
|
August 2023
|
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FAQs about Knife Capital
Where is Knife Capital located?
Knife Capital is located in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
When was Knife Capital founded?
Knife Capital was founded in 2010.
What sectors and industries does Knife Capital invest in?
Knife Capital invests in companies and startups in Fintech, Food and Beverage, Internet and Web Services, Media and Entertainment, Software, Education, Edtech, Financial Services, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Networking, Pharmaceuticals, Real Estate, Sports/SportsTech, Telecommunications, Transportation, MedTech, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, HealthTech, SaaS.
What is Knife Capital geographical focus of investments?
Knife Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Africa.
At what stages of companies and startups does Knife Capital typically invest in?
Knife Capital invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed.
What is the usual amount of Knife Capital investment?
Knife Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Knife Capital?
Knife Capital has around $60m assets under management.
When was Knife Capital last fund created?
Knife Capital last fund was created/launched in 2023-08-10