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Knife Capital

Africa, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Cape Town

Description

Knife Capital is a venture capital investment manager that accelerates the international expansion of African innovation-driven businesses.

Investor Profile

Knife Capital has backed more than 7 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 71% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, South Africa, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Manufacturing.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (57%)
  • Seed (29%)
  • Series B (14%)

Country Focus

  • United States (29%)
  • South Africa (29%)
  • United Kingdom (14%)
  • Switzerland (14%)
  • Belgium (14%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Consumer Goods
  • Health Care
  • Personal Health
  • Retail
  • Wellness
  • Women's
  • Apps
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Knife Capital frequently co-invest with?

Aglaé Ventures
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
BS
Africa, Nairobi Area, Kenya, Nairobi
Co-Investments: 1
U.S. International Development Finance Corp
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 1
Finnfund
Europe, Southern Finland, Finland, Helsinki
Co-Investments: 1
BC
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Co-Investments: 1
Digital Garage
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Altree Capital
Africa, Nairobi Area, Kenya, Nairobi
Co-Investments: 1
All Turtles
North America, Arkansas, United States, Bentonville
Co-Investments: 1
Five35 Ventures
Africa, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Gauteng
Co-Investments: 1
Future Positive
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Knife Capital often collaborate with?

LF
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Shared Deals: 1
HP
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Shared Deals: 1
PS
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
KH
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JH
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AK
North America, Florida, United States, Naples
Shared Deals: 1
KS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Eric Perez-Grovas
North America, Distrito Federal, Mexico, Miguel Hidalgo
Shared Deals: 1
TK
North America, California, United States, Belvedere Tiburon
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Knife Capital?

Sticitt

Somerset West, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Sticitt is a cashless payment platform.

Financial ServicesPayments
Series AJul 3, 2025
Optique Optometrists

Paarl, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Optique Optometrists offers eye tests, prescription glasses, and contact lenses with multiple branches across South Africa.

E-CommerceEyewearRetail
Series AJul 3, 2025
Simera Sense

Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium

Simera Sense develops camera control electronics for optical payload and Cubesat imager solutions.

Manufacturing
Series AMar 11, 2024
Amount Raised: $14,756,372
Coachbetter - You are the game

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

Building the digital infrastructure grassroots football deserves

EducationInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureOperating SystemsSaaSSoccerSoftwareSports
SeedNov 27, 2023
Outsized

London, England, United Kingdom

Outsized is a digital platform that offers project and contract roles for freelancers posted by clients from consulting firms.

ConsultingFinanceFreelanceRecruiting
Series AOct 18, 2023
Kasha

San Francisco, California, United States

Kasha delivers pharmaceutical products and household goods to low-income consumers, resellers, pharmacies, and health facilities.

Consumer GoodsHealth CarePersonal HealthRetailWellnessWomen's
Series BJul 21, 2023
Amount Raised: $21,000,000
Kandua

Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Kandua is an online marketplace for home services.

Home ServicesInternetMarketplaceReal Estate
SeedJul 19, 2021
mmhmm

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

mmhmm is a virtual camera application used to create virtual rooms, backdrops, and presentations during video conferencing calls.

AppsSoftwareVideo ChatVideo Conferencing
Series AOct 7, 2020
Amount Raised: $30,350,000
DataProphet

Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa

DataProphet is a developer of machine learning and AI technology to serve the manufacturing industry.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyMachine LearningManufacturingSoftware
Series AAug 25, 2020
Amount Raised: $6,000,000