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Knife Capital is an independent growth equity and venture capital firm based in Cape Town, South Africa, investing in innovation-driven ventures with proven traction and product/market fit. The firm focuses on accelerating the international expansion of entrepreneurial businesses, leveraging its knowledge, networks, and funding across sectors like fintech, healthtech, and e-commerce. It manages a consortium of funds, including KNF Ventures, and operates the Grindstone Accelerator for high-growth tech-enabled SMEs. Knife Capital typically makes equity investments up to USD 5 million per opportunity in post-revenue growth-stage companies. The firm has closed three funds, with the latest in June 2023, and its team includes partners Catherine Young and Davey Gant, along with Investment Manager Craig Ivy. Its business model centers on equity investments via managed funds and syndication/co-investments up to USD 5 million per opportunity in post-revenue growth-stage companies.
Key people at Knife Capital.
Knife Capital was founded in 2010 by Eben van Heerden (Co-Founder and Partner) and Keet van Zyl (Co-Founder and Partner).
Key people at Knife Capital.
Knife Capital was founded in 2010 by Eben van Heerden (Co-Founder and Partner) and Keet van Zyl (Co-Founder and Partner).
Knife Capital has 3 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $4.3M You are the game - Seed Extension in Coachbetter - You are the game in December 2023.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2023 | Coachbetter - You are the game | $4.3M You are the game - Seed Extension | — | Steven Nzonzi, ULI Forte, Bogen & Partner Wealth Managers |
| Oct 8, 2020 | mmhmm | $31.0M Debt / Other Equity | Sequoia Capital | Augie K Fabela II, Brianne Kimmel, Deborah Quazzo, Eric Perez Grovas, Heather Podesta, Isaac LEE, Jana Messerschmidt, Julia Hartz, Lachy Groom, Linda Kozlowski, Mark Ayzenshtat, Mickey Mikitani, Mike Krieger, Naomi Ionita, Noriyuki Matsuda, Satoshi Nakajima, Tammy SUN, Tony Fadell, Aglae Ventures, Digital Garage, Future Positive, Goldman Sachs, Human Capital, Mistletoe, Mubadala Capital, Precursor Ventures, Scrum Ventures, Silicon Valley Bank |
| Aug 25, 2020 | DataProphet | $6.0M Series A | — | Industrial Development Corporation OF South Africa, Anders Wilhjelm |
