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A venture capital firm based in Cape Town, focusing on scalable and impact-oriented investments in technology-driven startups.
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South African Startup Cue Raises $5 Million to Expand AI Customer-Service Platform
Tech In Africa - Jul 16, 2026
Cue secured $5 million in funding to accelerate AI platform development. The investment round was co-led by Knife Capital and FAM Investments.

Seven South African Startups Selected for Grindstone | E Squared Programme to Accelerate Growth
Tech In Africa - Sep 18, 2025
Seven South African startups have been chosen for the Grindstone | E Squared Programme. The programme is focused on accelerating high-potential businesses supported by Allan Gray Fellows and Pathways Investees.

Knife Capital Backs EdTech and HealthTech Startups as It Marks 15 Years of Impact Investing
Tech In Africa - Jul 07, 2025
Knife Capital announces two new Series A investments in Sticitt and Optique. Sticitt, founded in 2018, has over 75,000 users and has facilitated transactions exceeding ZAR 6.3 billion.

10 Top Investors in Startups in South Africa
Tech In Africa - Mar 24, 2025
In 2022, South African startups raised $500 million across more than 100 deals. Key sectors attracting investment include fintech, healthtech, agritech, and edtech.

10 Investors Investing in African E-Commerce
Tech In Africa - Mar 10, 2025
Africa's e-commerce market is expected to grow from $317 billion in 2024 to $1,017 billion by 2033. TLcom Capital manages over $350 million and focuses on early-stage e-commerce startups.
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