Christopher Shane Calicott disclosed a 40.8% beneficial stake in VIDA Global Inc.’s Class A common stock. He filed the Schedule 13D on May. 26, 2026, shortly after the company’s IPO and related share conversions. The move concentrates influence with Calicott, who serves as the company’s board chair and oversees the venture funds that hold large blocks of shares.

Investor Intent

Calicott and affiliated TVP funds describe the investment as strategic and may buy more or sell shares over time. They also reserve the option to pursue “an extraordinary corporate transaction, such as a merger, reorganization or liquidation,” or other actions that could change control or structure.

A lock-up limits sales: for 180 days from May 14, 2026, Calicott and the TVP funds “are not permitted … to dispose of or hedge” VIDA Global shares without the underwriter’s consent. Calicott already sits on the board, positioning him to influence corporate direction while these restrictions remain in place.

Investor's Background

Christopher Shane Calicott is a U.S. venture capitalist and the Managing Director of TVP Bitcoin Venture GP I and II, which lead the TVP Bitcoin Venture Funds. The filing states their principal business is venture capital investing, and the funds are organized in Delaware. Calicott also leads Austin-based Trammell Venture Partners, which invests in Bitcoin-native and security-focused startups with a long-term, thesis-driven approach.

Original SEC Filing: VIDA Global Inc. [ VIDA ] - SCHEDULE 13D - May. 26, 2026