Knife Capital

South Africa-headquartered venture capital firm investing in high-growth, scalable technology business…

African HQ: South Africa

South Africa,Kenya,Egypt,Nigeria

2 Portfolio Companies

Investment Range

$1M - $5M

Typical check size per portfolio investment

Instruments

Equity

Structure of deployed capital

Technical Assistance

Yes — Provided & Supported

Offers advisory, capacity building, or strategic post-investment support

Target Stages

Series A

Series B

Growth

Company maturity & growth phase

About the Funder

South Africa-headquartered venture capital firm investing in high-growth, scalable technology business expansions across Africa.

Investment Thesis & Eligibility

Target Entities

Companies

Mandate & Scope

Combines direct financial capital with technical assistance and governance support.

Regional & Geographic Scope

Active mandate covering South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Nigeria. Operates across 4 African countries including South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Nigeria. African headquarters in South Africa.

Portfolio & Backed Ventures (2)

Verified Backed

DataProphet

AI-as-a-service platform that optimises factory production and cuts defects

South AfricaProfile

Kasha

Digital retail and distribution platform providing last-mile access to pharmaceuticals, health products, and household goods, specifically optimized for women.

KenyaProfile