Venture Capital
Knife Capital - Focused on Innovation and Growth

Knife Capital


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.

Investment Criteria


  • Investment size up to USD 5 million per opportunity 
  • Knife Capital can syndicate deals and co-invest
  • Global reach but geographical preference: South Africa and UK
  • Post-revenue stage co's that require funding for growth/ expansion
  • Experienced management team/ dynamic entrepreneur with ability to execute
  • Strong product/ service offering
  • Competitive advantage/ Intellectual Property elements
  • Scalable business model
  • Large addressable market 
  • Clearly defined realisation strategy
  • startups
  • SMEs
  • venture capital
  • funding
  • investments
  • equity
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Business.co.za

Knife Capital we are extremely happy to have you onboard, and thank you for being our Industry Expert for Venture Capital!

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