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$500K – $5M
Knife Capital is a VC firm that backs technology businesses in South Africa, with a focus on companies expanding across Africa. It provides funding, with a typical ticket size of $500K to $5M, and also supports portfolio companies through knowledge and networks. The opportunity is relevant for innovation-driven tech businesses seeking capital and help with international expansion.
Funding
Knife Capital states that it accelerates the international expansion of African innovation-driven businesses by leveraging funding.
Knowledge and networks
Knife Capital states that it accelerates businesses by leveraging knowledge and networks.
Leading South African VC. Andrea Böhmert and Keet van Zyl lead. Focus on scaling SA tech companies. Portfolio includes Entersekt, SweepSouth, Ctrl. $50M+ fund. Known for Series A+ investments and supporting companies to exit.
Exit strategy, board governance, M&A expertise, SA corporate connections
SA focus primarily. Revenue-stage preference.
Applicants should show a clear technology offering, strong fit with South Africa or African expansion, and a credible plan for scaling internationally. It will also help to explain how the business can benefit not just from capital, but from investor knowledge and networks.
2011
Active Since
Yes
Deploying
Entersekt (exited), SweepSouth, Ctrl, multiple SA tech companies