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.
Johnathan Smit
Investment Manager
Past deals in Rwanda
Kasha
Series B in 2023
Kasha is a Rwanda-based e-commerce platform established in 2015, with an additional office in Nairobi, Kenya, dedicated to improving access to health and personal care products for women in East Africa. The company offers a wide range of products that cater to various aspects of women's health, including beauty care, menstrual hygiene, and sexual and reproductive health. Its product lineup includes bath and body items, menstrual care products such as sanitary pads and menstrual cups, contraceptives, pharmaceuticals, and mom and baby care items. Kasha’s innovative approach serves both urban and rural populations, ensuring that women have access to essential health products at all stages of life, including maternal health and disease prevention. The company emphasizes the importance of accessibility and affordability in promoting overall health and well-being for women in the region.
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