Thomas Childs

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Part of CAVU’s secret to success has been Thomas’ ability to deftly move into deals that are aligned with changing consumer trends, like the opportunity to back Beyond Meat, which took just one week to execute. Current portfolio companies have positioned the firm to profit during the pandemic, such as mission-driven online marketplace Thrive Market. As online grocery purchases soared to 10% of the overall $1 trillion industry, it tripled its share since the end of 2019. Other bets have included organic children’s food company Once Upon A Farm, cofounded by actress Jennifer Garner and John Foraker, who led Annie’s during its IPO. Says Garner, “Brett’s approach—strategic vision, experience vs. learnings, and (always) nailing the specifics—lines up perfectly with Once Upon a Farm’s brand [...] And as Covid-19 initiated seismic shifts in the $4.5 trillion.&text=The%20wellness%20industry%20represents%205.3%20percent%20of%20global%20economic%20output. " global wellness economy, CAVU, led by Thomas’ investment expertise, sought to capitalize on ripe buying opportunities, including Wall Street’s SPAC boom in December with the $225 million IPO of the HumanCo Acquisition Company. It will have two years to source the right ESG-focused, mission-oriented consumer brands to invest in across categories like food and beverage, fitness, personal care and wellness. [...] Spinning His Vision From Store Shelves Into The Public Markets It’s this forward-thinking that has opened CAVU—which, unlik