Brett Thomas
Founder at CAVU Venture Partners LLC
Profile
Brett Thomas is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of CAVU Consumer Partners.
Prior to co-founding CAVU in 2015, Brett was the founder of Thematic Capital Partners, a private investment vehicle focused on private/public equity investments in the consumer sector.
Before entering into the consumer investing space, Brett worked at Scout Capital Management for 5 years, a long-short hedge fund focusing on special situations with over $9B in AUM based in NYC.
He is a graduate of Boston College, with a concentration in Finance, and was a Division I Student Athlete.
In 2017, Brett was elected to Boston College's prestigious "40 under 40 list" and was named a “Consumer Catalyst” by Forbes as one of the top dealmakers and influencers in the consumer space.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his 3 kids and wife and rooting for all professional Cleveland sports teams, hoping one day to see the Cleveland Indians win a World Series!
Brett Thomas active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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CAVU Venture Partners LLC
 CAVU Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance CAVU Venture Partners LLC (CAVU Consumer Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Rohan Oza, Christopher Clayton, and Brett Thomas. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Founder | 31/12/2014 |
Green Park Snacks, Inc.
 Green Park Snacks, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Green Park Snacks, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of organic chickpea puffs. It offers its product under the Hippeas brand name. The company was founded by Livio Bisterzo in 2015 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
CCC Investor Group LLC
 CCC Investor Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance CCC Investor Group LLC operates as private equity fund. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Nacho Eats Corp.
 Nacho Eats Corp. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Nacho Eats Corp. is a company that specializes in crafting cat food with flavor-packed meals that support the health needs of felines everywhere. The company is based in the USA and uses the finest locally sourced ingredients to ensure that every recipe delivers great taste and total cat-specific nutrition. The company is based in New York, NY. The company's recipes are backed by a team of cat lovers, including a parent, chef, expert veterinarian, and leading nutritionists. The company offers a variety of flavor combinations and promise to serve a nutritional purpose. Nacho Eats also offers catnip that brings a little spice to your cat's day and helps indoor cats release their energy. The company was founded in 2019 by Bobby Flay, Nacho Flay, and Elly Truesdell. Tom Morton has been the CEO of the company since 2023. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2021 |
Osea International LLC
 Osea International LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Osea International LLC is a family-owned skincare and body care company that specializes in creating clean, cruelty-free, and vegan products made with organic ingredients. The company is based in Venice, CA. The company's mission is to respect the natural world while delivering clinically-proven ingredients, such as vegan collagen, to provide deep and lasting hydration for radiant and revitalized skin. The company offers a range of lightweight and instant-absorbing lotions, as well as curated sets and gifts to kick-start the perfect skincare and body care routine. The company was founded in 1996 by Jenefer Palmer and Melissa Palmer, with Melissa Palmer serving as the CEO since then. | Director/Board Member | 31/10/2020 |
Native Pet, Inc.
 Native Pet, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Native Pet LLC engages in the provision of supplements for pets. It offers yak chews, organic chicken bone broth, and organic air-dried pumpkin. The company was founded by Patrick M. Barron Dan Schaefer in 2017 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2020 |
Once Upon A Farm PBC
 Once Upon A Farm PBC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Once Upon A Farm PBC manufactures baby, toddler and kids nutrition food products. It offers fruits, vegetables and superfood blends that are specifically customized for children. The company was founded by John M. Foraker, Jennifer Garner, Curtis Cassandra and Ari Raz in 2015 and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA. | Director/Board Member | 31/01/2018 |
Former positions of Brett Thomas
| Companies | Position | End |
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| HUMANCO ACQUISITION CORP. | President | 14/02/2022 |
Nulo, Inc.
 Nulo, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Nulo, Inc. produces and markets pet food products for dogs and cats. It sells its products through retail stores in the U.S. The company was founded by Michael Landa in 2010 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Director/Board Member | 30/12/2021 |
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Training of Brett Thomas
| Boston College | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 13 |
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Thematic Capital Partners LLC
 Thematic Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Thematic Capital Partners LLC is an investment advisory firm founded in 2009. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company provides investment advice to its clients. | Finance |
Scout Capital Management LLC
 Scout Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1999, Scout Capital Management LLC is a hedge fund manager located in New York City. The firm provides investment advice to the Scout Funds. Investors in the Scout Funds may include high net-worth individuals, endowments, foundations, corporate and public pension plans, fund-of-funds, corporations, state, local and foreign governments and charitable organizations. | Finance |
CAVU Venture Partners LLC
CAVU Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance CAVU Venture Partners LLC (CAVU Consumer Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Rohan Oza, Christopher Clayton, and Brett Thomas. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
ONE Brands LLC
 ONE Brands LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables One Brands LLC manufactures protein bars. Its products include almond bliss, birthday cake, blueberry cobbler, chocolate brownie and chip cookie dough, cinnamon roll, lemon cake, and manple glazed doughnut. The company was founded by Ron McAfee in 1999 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Green Park Snacks, Inc.
Green Park Snacks, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Green Park Snacks, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of organic chickpea puffs. It offers its product under the Hippeas brand name. The company was founded by Livio Bisterzo in 2015 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Vital Proteins LLC
 Vital Proteins LLC Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Vital Proteins LLC provides food-based collagen nutrition products. Its products include collagen creamers, collagen peptides, collagen waters, beauty boost capsules, and collagen bars. The company was founded by Kurt Seidensticker in 2013 and is headquartered in Franklin Park, IL. | Health Technology |
CCC Investor Group LLC
CCC Investor Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance CCC Investor Group LLC operates as private equity fund. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
HumanCo Acquisition Corp.
 HumanCo Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance HumanCo Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company engaged in effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The company was founded on October 5, 2020 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Finance |
Nacho Eats Corp.
Nacho Eats Corp. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Nacho Eats Corp. is a company that specializes in crafting cat food with flavor-packed meals that support the health needs of felines everywhere. The company is based in the USA and uses the finest locally sourced ingredients to ensure that every recipe delivers great taste and total cat-specific nutrition. The company is based in New York, NY. The company's recipes are backed by a team of cat lovers, including a parent, chef, expert veterinarian, and leading nutritionists. The company offers a variety of flavor combinations and promise to serve a nutritional purpose. Nacho Eats also offers catnip that brings a little spice to your cat's day and helps indoor cats release their energy. The company was founded in 2019 by Bobby Flay, Nacho Flay, and Elly Truesdell. Tom Morton has been the CEO of the company since 2023. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Osea International LLC
Osea International LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Osea International LLC is a family-owned skincare and body care company that specializes in creating clean, cruelty-free, and vegan products made with organic ingredients. The company is based in Venice, CA. The company's mission is to respect the natural world while delivering clinically-proven ingredients, such as vegan collagen, to provide deep and lasting hydration for radiant and revitalized skin. The company offers a range of lightweight and instant-absorbing lotions, as well as curated sets and gifts to kick-start the perfect skincare and body care routine. The company was founded in 1996 by Jenefer Palmer and Melissa Palmer, with Melissa Palmer serving as the CEO since then. | Retail Trade |
Native Pet, Inc.
Native Pet, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Native Pet LLC engages in the provision of supplements for pets. It offers yak chews, organic chicken bone broth, and organic air-dried pumpkin. The company was founded by Patrick M. Barron Dan Schaefer in 2017 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Once Upon A Farm PBC
Once Upon A Farm PBC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Once Upon A Farm PBC manufactures baby, toddler and kids nutrition food products. It offers fruits, vegetables and superfood blends that are specifically customized for children. The company was founded by John M. Foraker, Jennifer Garner, Curtis Cassandra and Ari Raz in 2015 and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Nulo, Inc.
Nulo, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Nulo, Inc. produces and markets pet food products for dogs and cats. It sells its products through retail stores in the U.S. The company was founded by Michael Landa in 2010 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Consumer Non-Durables |
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