Knife Capital

Knife Capital is a venture capital investment manager founded in 2010 and headquartered in Cape Town, with additional offices in London and Jersey. The firm develops and manages investment funds that back high-growth technology companies with strong technological competence, intellectual property and potential for international expansion. Its primary investment focus is South Africa, with broader consideration of opportunities across Africa.

Investment criteria are stated in relatively specific terms: the typical target is a B2B technology company with a well-defined product, recurring revenue and a sizeable market. Decisions are made on the basis of proven traction and the potential for growth beyond domestic markets - the stated aim is to accelerate the international expansion of African innovation-driven businesses. Sector coverage spans enterprise technology, hardware and deep tech, healthcare technology, educational technology, financial technology and B2B technology.

Knife Capital pairs capital with post-investment support: practical assistance combined with access to knowledge and networks, intended to help portfolio companies convert existing traction into global growth. The firm has developed and managed multiple funds since 2010. The combination of a Cape Town base with a London and Jersey presence reflects the outward-looking mandate of the portfolio it backs.