Fund vehicle

KNF II (Knife Capital)

Compiled from public sources

KNF Ventures II is a 2021 vintage venture capital fund co-managed by Knife Capital and KNF Ventures. The fund was structured as a South African Section 12J Venture Capital Company (VCC) with the same investment mandate as its predecessor fund. Its purpose is to accelerate the growth of South African innovation-driven SMEs by providing Series A to later-stage venture capital and leveraging the manager's knowledge and networks for international expansion. The fund primarily provides equity financing to companies with proven traction and high growth potential. It is sector-focused on technology-related businesses, including FinTech, HealthTech, EdTech, and B2B software. The core geographic focus is South Africa, with a material presence required for offshore-structured companies.

Manager

Knife Capital

Vintage

2021

Strategy

Venture Capital

Status

Closed