Knife Capital

Knife Capital, established in 2010, is a South Africa-based growth equity investment firm with offices in Cape Town and London. It focuses on innovation-driven ventures that have achieved product-market fit in their initial market and are ready for international expansion. Knife Capital accelerates this growth by providing funding, leveraging its knowledge and networks. The firm invests through a consortium of funding partnerships, including SARS section 12J Venture Capital Company KNF Ventures and select family offices. Notable exits facilitated by Knife Capital include local technology companies acquired by global giants such as General Electric, Visa, Garmin, and Uber.

Richard Dewing

Venture Partner and Investment Committee Member for KNF Fund I and II

Bob Skinstad

Partner

Johnathan Smit

Investment Manager

Catherine Young

Partner

Past deals in Rwanda

Kasha

Series B in 2023
Kasha is a Rwanda-based e-commerce company, established in 2016, that operates in Rwanda and Kenya. It specializes in distributing a wide range of personal care and health products tailored to women, including menstrual care, sexual health items, pharmaceuticals, and mom and baby care products. Kasha's online platform ensures accessibility to these products in both urban and rural areas, promoting women's health and well-being at various life stages.
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