Knife Capital

Networks: because it’s not just about who you know anymore, but how you leverage your connections. At Knife, we believe in the power of ecosystems. Whether it's founders, investors, or partners, collaborative networks drive business growth. #Networks #EcosystemBuilding #Entrepreneurship #StartupGrowth #DataDrivenVC Catherine Young Johnathan Smit Sam Stodel

The Role of Product in VC is a crucial conversation underway at the #DataDrivenVC Summit today. At Knife, we invest in innovation-driven businesses with strong product-market fit, ensuring scalability and sustainability. Excited to dive into how VCs can leverage product thinking to drive better investment decisions and portfolio growth. What makes a product truly VC-ready? #KnifeCapital #VentureCapital #ProductInnovation #InvestmentStrategies Catherine Young Johnathan Smit

If you've signed up to the Data-Driven VC Summit, the 'Building a Hyper-Automated Micro VC' session at is one to watch. With automation reshaping investment processes, the question isn’t whether VCs should embrace tech, but how fast they can leverage it. #KnifeCapital #VentureCapital #Automation #SmartInvesting #DataDrivenVC Alex Patow Catherine Young Johnathan Smit

Joining the global conversation at the Data-Driven VC Summit 2025 today. At Knife Capital, we accelerate African innovation-driven businesses by leveraging knowledge, networks, and funding. Excited to explore new opportunities and collaborations through this event. #KnifeCapital #AfricanInnovation #DataDrivenVC Catherine Young Johnathan Smit

There's still time to join the Women Breaking Barriers Challenge! Every barrier broken is worth celebrating. Whether you have overcome a personal challenge, landed a big deal, or kept pushing forward after a tough week, your story matters and deserves to be celebrated. Record a short video of yourself giving your camera a high-five and share a moment where you pushed past a challenge or reached your goal. Use #WomenBreakingBarriers and tag us. We're sharing your stories in partnership with Thinkroom Consulting and GrindstoneXL, celebrating the incredible women in our network. #BreakingBarriers #AccelerateAction?#InternationalWomensDay?#IWD2025?#WomenEmpoweringWomen?#EmpowerHer #WomenInBusiness #CelebrateHer #HighFiveHer #WomenWhoInspire #ChooseToChallenge #WomensDay?

Every day, women are redefining limits, proving what's possible, and showing up for themselves and others. Whether they're launching a business, securing an investment, or overcoming personal challenges—every barrier broken, big or small, is worth celebrating. This International Women's Day, we want to hear from the incredible women within our ecosystem. We're calling on you to join us—record a video of yourself giving your camera a high-five, and, as your caption, share a moment where you broke through a barrier, big or small. Tag us and use #WomenBreakingBarriers. Over the next week, in partnership with Thinkroom Consulting and GrindstoneXL, we'll be sharing your stories and celebrating the women who are breaking barriers every day. #BreakingBarriers #AccelerateAction?#InternationalWomensDay?#IWD2025?#WomenEmpoweringWomen #EmpowerHer #WomenInBusiness #CelebrateHer #HighFiveHer #WomenWhoInspire #ChooseToChallenge #WomensDay

Don't miss Keet van Zyl at SA Startup Act Movement on the 13th March 2025, speaking to "What does the 2025 Budget Speech mean for startups looking to expand globally?" A key topic for any high-growth business looking to scale internationally. #SAStartupAct #BudgetSpeach2025 #StartupInvestments Catherine Young Eben Van Heerden Vivienne van der Westhuizen Ayanda Siphosethu Bolani Thandiwe Maqetuka Martin Cloete Johnathan Smit Davey Gant

“Let’s measure resilience and not just revenue”. How does a founder respond when everything falls apart? This week, Catherine Young shares that every startup will hit roadblocks, they’re inevitable. But how a founder responds is a non-quantifiable which investors shouldn’t ignore. #KnifeCapFounderSeries #FounderGrit #ResilienceMatters #VCWisdom #StartupMindset Keet van Zyl Davey Gant Eben Van Heerden Martin Cloete Ayanda Siphosethu Bolani Vivienne van der Westhuizen Johnathan Smit Thandiwe Maqetuka

With the Budget Speech postponement - Government had some extra time to consider how to positively influence #venturecapital and entrepreneurship in South Africa through economic growth projections, initiatives to attract private investment, potential changes in taxation, and how to participate in evolving VC funding trends. Join us for the Unpacking Budget Speech Webinar! Aalia Manie, SAFEERA MAYET, Arnold Sigauque, SiMODiSA Association, SA Startup Act Movement, UK South Africa Tech Hub, Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies, Knife Capital.

Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/d88mYe6z A brilliant idea and solid execution mean nothing without the right team. Many startups fail not because of product issues, but because their teams aren’t built to last. Alignment, trust, and adaptability can be the difference between success and stagnation. Catherine Young unpacks why team fit is just as crucial as any other growth strategy and why it should be a priority from day one. Don’t be the sports car with no fuel. #KnifeCapFounderSeries #StartupTeams #GrowthMultiplier #EntrepreneurMindset Eben Van Heerden Keet van Zyl Julien Draper Davey Gant Ayanda Siphosethu Bolani Thandiwe Maqetuka Vivienne van der Westhuizen Martin Cloete Johnathan Smit