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cavuventures.com

Investments

67

Portfolio Exits

11

Funds

20

Partners & Customers

1

Service Providers

1

About CAVU Consumer Partners

CAVU Consumer Partners is a consumer-focused investment firm founded by operators to partner with operators in building high-growth and disruptive businesses. There is no more authentic experience than entrepreneurs partnering with a team that has been in the trenches and experienced first-hand the challenges that come with growing a consumer brand. Through its original operator-investing model, it can assist and support passionate entrepreneurs in areas that include new product development, top-tier CPG recruiting, channel & distribution strategy, celebrity partnerships, and marketing strategy.

Headquarters Location

515 West 20th Street Suite 4W

New York, New York, 10017,

United States

212-716-2670

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Latest CAVU Consumer Partners News

NATIVE PET CONTINUES TO REINFORCE COMMITMENT TO PET HEALTH, ANNOUNCES $11 MILLION IN SERIES B FUNDING

Aug 11, 2023

Led By CAVU Consumer Partners, Funding Will Be Invested Directly Into Accelerating Innovation in Industry-Changing Pet Supplements & Continuing to Expand Retail Footprint ST. LOUIS, August 10, 2023-- Since launching in 2017, Native Pet, a leading clean label ingredient pet supplement company, has been committed to helping four-legged friends live happier, healthier lives. That mission has been bolstered considerably with the closing of $11 million in Series B funding led by CAVU Consumer Partners. It's the latest milestone in Native Pet's rapid growth as the leader in the fast-evolving pet supplement category. "As of 2023, 50% of U.S. households have a dog* and that number continues to rapidly grow. At the same time, Dog Parents are waking up to the limitations of a kibble only diet," said Dan Schaefer, CEO and Co-Founder of Native Pet. "Consumer feeding habits are evolving. More than ever, the consumer is adding supplements to their dog's bowl to customize their diet and use it as an opportunity to drive health outcomes." Native Pet is bringing a refreshing mindset to the pet supplements category. Their approach to product development bridges the gap between nutraceutical supplements and the popular demand for clean label, functional nutrition solutions for dogs. Consumers are more regularly reaching for products that utilize whole food ingredients that they recognize and trust. Native Pet has revolved their product R&D around the use of these functional whole foods as active ingredients (such as pumpkin, bone broth, and real chicken protein) that are research-backed for improving the health and wellness of our pets. This innovative approach has led to category-leading efficacy, while also delivering tasty products that dogs love. Conscious pet parents also love that Native Pet's supplements are formulated alongside Board Certified Vet Nutritionists, PHDa food scientists, and of course—a large number of doggy taste testers that really put the products to the test. The team is driven by their "Native Pet Pact" which encapsulates the company's commitment to making the highest-quality products in pet nutrition, period. "The next evolution in the 'humanization of pets' is pet wellness. Today's pet parents are increasingly looking beyond the bowl to improve their pet's health and well-being," said Jared Jacobs, Partner at CAVU Consumer Partners and Native Pet Board Member. "Native Pet is at the forefront of this emerging but rapidly growing pet nutrition category, and we are proud to partner with Dan, Pat and the Native Pet team as they aim to build the category defining brand in pet wellness." With this funding, Native Pet will accelerate its continued growth through category innovations and retail expansion. Native Pet's strategy remains simple: invent functional products that add targeted nutrition to our pets' daily routine with effective results, clean ingredients and truly great taste. Native Pet is available for purchase at Amazon, Chewy, Thrive Market, CVS , Target and on their website: https://nativepet.com. For more information, visit nativepet.com or @nativepet on Instagram and TikTok. *American Pet Products Association (2023-2024) About Native Pet Native Pet is committed to developing proprietary formulas and formats, offering only the best, most innovative supplements to directly benefit the health of pets. In an industry that has never prioritized the health of our pets, Native Pet is redefining the bar by living up to The Native Pet Pact, the brand's unwavering commitment to making a real difference in pets' health. Contact:

CAVU Consumer Partners Investments

67 Investments

CAVU Consumer Partners has made 67 investments. Their latest investment was in Native Pet as part of their Series B on August 8, 2023.

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CAVU Consumer Partners Investments Activity

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Date

Round

Company

Amount

New?

Co-Investors

Sources

8/10/2023

Series B

Native Pet

$11M

No

1

6/16/2023

Series C

Beekeeper's Naturals

$14M

No

3

3/24/2023

Unattributed VC - V

SkinnyDipped

$13.67M

No

3

11/10/2022

Series A

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$99M

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10

10/19/2022

Series B

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$99M

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10

Date

8/10/2023

6/16/2023

3/24/2023

11/10/2022

10/19/2022

Round

Series B

Series C

Unattributed VC - V

Series A

Series B

Company

Native Pet

Beekeeper's Naturals

SkinnyDipped

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Amount

$11M

$14M

$13.67M

$99M

$99M

New?

No

No

No

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Co-Investors

Sources

1

3

3

10

10

CAVU Consumer Partners Portfolio Exits

11 Portfolio Exits

CAVU Consumer Partners has 11 portfolio exits. Their latest portfolio exit was High Brew Coffee on July 26, 2023.

Date

Exit

Companies

Valuation
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Acquirer

Sources

7/26/2023

Corporate Majority

$99M

1

6/15/2022

Acquired

$99M

1

9/24/2021

IPO

$99M

Public

21

8/17/2021

Acq - Fin

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$99M

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10

5/14/2021

Acq - Fin

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$99M

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10

Date

7/26/2023

6/15/2022

9/24/2021

8/17/2021

5/14/2021

Exit

Corporate Majority

Acquired

IPO

Acq - Fin

Acq - Fin

Companies

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Valuation

$99M

$99M

$99M

$99M

$99M

Acquirer

Public

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Sources

1

1

21

10

10

CAVU Consumer Partners Fund History

20 Fund Histories

CAVU Consumer Partners has 20 funds, including CAVU Venture Partners III.

Closing Date

Fund

Fund Type

Status

Amount

Sources

11/20/2019

CAVU Venture Partners III

Multi-Stage Venture Capital

Closed

1

9/12/2019

GFR Investors II

Multi-Stage Venture Capital

Closed

$2M

1

3/6/2019

CAVU Venture Partners GC

$3.4M

1

9/4/2018

HAH Investors

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$99M

10

8/13/2018

RGN Investors LLC

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10

Closing Date

11/20/2019

9/12/2019

3/6/2019

9/4/2018

8/13/2018

Fund

CAVU Venture Partners III

GFR Investors II

CAVU Venture Partners GC

HAH Investors

RGN Investors LLC

Fund Type

Multi-Stage Venture Capital

Multi-Stage Venture Capital

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Status

Closed

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Amount

$2M

$3.4M

$99M

Sources

1

1

1

10

10

CAVU Consumer Partners Partners & Customers

1 Partners and customers

CAVU Consumer Partners has 1 strategic partners and customers. CAVU Consumer Partners recently partnered with Native Pet on January 1, 2023.

Date

Type

Business Partner

Country

News Snippet

Sources

1/25/2023

Partner

United States

09:00 ET Dog Is Our Native Tongue: Native Pet Unveils New Branding and Commitments to the Pet Nutrition Industry

Last year , the brand embarked on a strategic partnership with CAVU Consumer Partners to elevate Native Pet to a nationwide household name among pet parents .

2

Date

1/25/2023

Type

Partner

Business Partner

Country

United States

News Snippet

09:00 ET Dog Is Our Native Tongue: Native Pet Unveils New Branding and Commitments to the Pet Nutrition Industry

Last year , the brand embarked on a strategic partnership with CAVU Consumer Partners to elevate Native Pet to a nationwide household name among pet parents .

Sources

2

CAVU Consumer Partners Service Providers

1 Service Provider

CAVU Consumer Partners has 1 service provider relationship

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CAVU Consumer Partners Team

5 Team Members

CAVU Consumer Partners has 5 team members, including , .

Name

Work History

Title

Status

Clayton Christopher

Founder

Current

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