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Knife Capital

Kingmaker TierBased on the data VC Catalog holds.

Kingmaker Tier: 82 out of 100

  • Generalist (firms only)
  • Africa
  • VC
  • B2B
Investor type
VC
Investing status
Activeas of 2026-09-20Source (opens in a new tab)
Headquarters
Cape Town, South Africa
Founded
2010
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Record updated 20 September 2026

About

Knife Capital is a venture capital investment manager that accelerates the international expansion of African innovation-driven businesses by leveraging Knowledge, Networks and Funding.

Investment approach

Thesis
We find and invest in companies that show the potential for international success with a deep technological competence.Source (opens in a new tab)
Eligibility
Have a well-defined product and recurring revenues Address a clear pain point of their customers Address a sizeable market Have impressive management teams Achieve high gross margins Have a clear governance process in place
Traction requirement
Have a well-defined product and recurring revenues
Investing status notes
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Locations

Headquarters
Cape Town, South Africa
Office
London, United Kingdom
Office
St. Helier, Jersey
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