COMPANY PROFILE
Knife Capital is an independent growth equity investment firm focusing on innovation-driven ventures with proven traction. By leveraging knowledge, networks & funding, we accelerate the international expansion of entrepreneurial businesses that achieved a product/market fit in a beachhead market.
Scale: We enable our portfolio of innovation-driven businesses to achieve scalability across different markets by optimising the business model and customer acquisition process.
Transition to Internation Growth: We assist businesses with transition to international growth by providing market access that expands customer validation to other countries.
Product/Market Fit: Beachhead market: We select entrepreneurs who have achieved proven traction with product/ market fit in a beachhead market. This shows that the product solves a real need as it resonates with its target market in at least one country.
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
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Investment size up to USD 5 million per opportunity
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Knife Capital can syndicate deals and co-invest
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Global reach but geographical preference: South Africa and UK
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Post-revenue stage co's that require funding for growth/ expansion
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Experienced management team/ dynamic entrepreneur with ability to execute
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Strong product/ service offering
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Competitive advantage/ Intellectual Property elements
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Scalable business model
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Large addressable market
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Clearly defined realisation strategy
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