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Venture capital firm profile
Knife Capital
Investment manager backing African technology companies with strong intellectual property and international expansion potential.
Venture capital firm profile
Investment manager backing African technology companies with strong intellectual property and international expansion potential.
Typically South African companies
considers sub-Saharan Africa. Knife Fund III has a pan-African mandate with a predominant South African focus.
Series A
Growth
High-growth B2B technology, defined product, recurring revenue, strong IP, high margins and governance. Series A funds focus on South Africa; existing offshore structures need a material South African presence and most funding used locally. Typical investments are $600k (ZAR10m) for Series A to $8m for Knife Fund III. Dollar currency is unspecified.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Typically South African companies
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considers sub-Saharan Africa. Knife Fund III has a pan-African mandate with a predominant South African focus.
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Series A
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Growth
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High-growth B2B technology, defined product, recurring revenue, strong IP, high margins and governance. Series A funds focus on South Africa; existing offshore structures need a material South African presence and most funding used locally. Typical investments are $600k (ZAR10m) for Series A to $8m for Knife Fund III. Dollar currency is unspecified.
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Healthcare & Life Sciences
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Knife Capital invests in African innovation-led companies and supports their international expansion. Its disclosed portfolio includes DataProphet, Snapplify, Kasha and Simera Sense across multiple managed funds. The firm focuses on companies with established products, recurring revenue and defensible intellectual property, combining financing with commercial networks and expertise.
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