CAVU Venture Partners
Venture capitalNew York · 4 people tracked
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Fund manager profile
CAVU Venture Partners is a venture fund manager based in New York. SEC filings show 5 venture funds on record, most recently CAVU Venture Partners IV, LP ($250M offering) filed November 2021.
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D filings. Firm website data not yet available.
Team · 4 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 9 of 13 portfolio companiesConsumer ×8FoodTech ×8Direct to Consumer ×7Wellness & Fitness ×4Advanced Manufacturing ×1E-commerce ×1Impact & Social Good ×1
HQs:United States×9
Investments · 13 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2022 · 12017 · 12016 · 12014 · 14 dated
Austin, US
Ed Gibson(Director)Mark King(Executive Officer, Director)Johnny Heiselberg(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDavid Smith(Director)
Board seatBrett ThomasClayton Christopher· per SEC Form D · $5.5M raise · filed Jan 2017
Co-investorsAdvantage Capital PartnersBlueberry Ventures
Nulo makes pet food recipes that are high in animal-based protein, low in carbs, and use low-glycemic ingredients, with an added patented probiotic to support digestion.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechAustin, US
Michael Landa(Executive Officer, Director)Brett Montana(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardTruman Nicholas Morris, Jr.(Director)
Board seatBrett ThomasClayton Christopher· per SEC Form D · $5.5M raise · filed Feb 2018
Co-investorsCAVU Consumer Partners
Bulletproof is a wellness brand that develops functional food and beverage products with purposefully sourced, high-quality ingredients designed to support mental clarity and physical energy.
ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessBellevue, US
Dave AspreyinDavid Borges(Executive Officer)inHarry Lewis(Chief Executive Officer)inMegan Johnson(Vice President of Operations)inCody Anderson(Vice President of Finance and Technology)inAndy Trautwein(Director of R&D & Quality)
Co-investorsCAVU Consumer PartnersRocana VenturesTrinity Ventures
Health-Ade produces kombucha, a fermented tea containing probiotics and gut-healthy acids marketed for digestive and gut health.
Advanced ManufacturingDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US
Daina Slekys Trout(Co-Founder)
BoardRohan Oza(Member of the Board of Managers)inChristine Perich(Member of the Board of Managers)Bill Anderson(Member of the Board of Managers)Tom First(Member of the Board of Managers)
Co-investorsCAVU Consumer Partners
Austin-based natural cold-brew coffee beverage company.
Austin, US
David Smith(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
BoardChristopher Clayton(Director)
Co-investorsBIGR VenturesStrawberry Creek Ventures
Hippeas produces plant-based snacks made from chickpeas, including tortilla chips, puffs, and popcorn-style crisps that are vegan and marketed as nutritious alternatives to conventional cheese-flavored snacks.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsCAVU Consumer PartnersThe Craftory
HumanCo invests in and incubates mission-driven consumer companies in categories such as food and beverage, beauty, personal care, household products, and consumer health technology, focusing on better-for-you products that help people live healthier lives.
ConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodWellness & Fitness
Jason H. Karp(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsJAZZ Venture PartnersPLUS CapitalPoint King CapitalUpper908VCBullish+1 more
Hayward, US
Tal Ronnen(Executive Officer, Director)Matthew Sade(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardNick Halla(Director)Elizabeth Foster(Director)John Haugen(Director)Cathy Strange(Director)
Made by Nacho is a pet food company that produces cat food crafted by professional chef Bobby Flay using quality proteins and ingredients designed for feline nutrition.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech
Bobby Flay(Founder)
Co-investorsCompanion FundSonoma Brands CapitalBeliadeCAVU Consumer PartnersNew Fare Partners
Functional nutrition company making supplements for dogs.
St Louis, US
Patrick M Barron(Manager / Member)
Co-investorsCompanion FundDigitalis VenturesR/GA VenturesSelva VenturesCAVU Consumer Partners
REBBL makes ready-to-drink plant-based protein shakes and functional beverages, including flavors like vanilla, cold brew latte, and dark chocolate, some containing ingredients such as reishi and maca.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsBIGR VenturesCAVU Consumer PartnersPowerplant Ventures
REBBL produces ready-to-drink plant-based protein shakes and functional beverages sold direct to consumers, with flavors such as vanilla, cold brew latte, and dark chocolate.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechBerkeley, US
Palo Hawken(Director)Dave Batstone(Director)Sheryl O'Loughlin(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardKuldeep Malkani(Director)Hugh Marquis(Director)Kim Perdikou(Director)
Co-investorsGroundForce CapitalBIGR VenturesCloudScale Capital Parnters
Vital Proteins is a consumer wellness brand that makes collagen-based nutrition supplements marketed to support hair, skin, bones, and joints.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessElk Grove Village, US
Kurt Seidensticker(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsCAVU Consumer Partners
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Vital Proteins · sg.finance.yahoo.com · Aug 20, 2026
REBBL · wearenotforsale.org · May 7, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- Where is CAVU Venture Partners located?
- CAVU Venture Partners is headquartered in New York, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the team#246 Brett Thomas - Co-Founder of Cavu Venture Partners on Building Brands for a Healthier World
What Got You There · Brett Thomas
69. Brett Thomas, Co-founder & Managing Partner of CAVU Venture Partners
Fitt Insider · Brett Thomas
Packing Taste Podcast Ep.09 | Clayton Christopher of Cavu Venture Partners
founding_media · Clayton Christopher
Clayton Christopher of Cavu Venture Partners - Packing Taste | Acast
Clayton Christopher · shows.acast.com




