Calicott Christopher Shane 4
4 · VIDA Global Inc. · Filed May 18, 2026
Research Summary
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VIDA Director Christopher Calicott Buys 375K Shares; Receives Award
What Happened
- Christopher Shane Calicott, reported as a 10% owner and manager of the general partner for TVP Bitcoin Venture Fund II, purchased 375,000 VIDA shares on 2026-05-14 at $4.00 per share for $1,500,000. He also was issued 274,362 restricted shares on 2026-01-01 (grant price $0).
- The May purchase is a buy (a cash investment into VIDA); the January entry is a restricted stock award that vests over time rather than an immediate sale.
Key Details
- Transactions:
- 2026-05-14: Purchase (P) — 375,000 shares @ $4.00, total $1,500,000. (Footnote: purchase was on same terms as other IPO investors.)
- 2026-01-01: Award/Grant (A) — 274,362 restricted shares @ $0.00 (Grant Date).
- Vesting: The 274,362 restricted shares vest in 12 equal quarterly installments over 3 years, subject to continued service as a director.
- Ownership / record holders: Many of the reported securities are held of record by TVP Bitcoin Venture Fund II, L.P.; Calicott is manager of the general partner and disclaims beneficial ownership except for any pecuniary interest. He is reported as a 10% owner.
- Filing timeliness: The Form 4 was filed 2026-05-18 and the May 14 purchase disclosure appears timely (filed within required business-day window). No late filing flag is indicated in the provided details.
- Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the supplied details.
Context
- The January entry is a restricted stock award (not an immediate sale); these awards vest over time, so the grant reflects compensation/equity incentive rather than an outright purchased stake.
- The May purchase is notable as a direct cash purchase (participation on IPO terms per the footnote), which investors often view as a stronger signal than grants because it reflects personal capital commitment. However, Calicott’s reported role as manager of an investment fund (and 10% ownership) means some holdings are institutional in nature rather than individual executive trading.
Insider Transaction Report
Form 4
VIDA Global Inc.VIDA
Calicott Christopher Shane
Director10% Owner
Transactions
- Purchase
Class A Common Stock
[F1][F2]2026-05-14$4.00/sh+375,000$1,500,000→ 2,011,046 total(indirect: By TVP Bitcoin Venture Fund II, L.P.) - Award
Class A Common Stock
[F3]2026-01-01+274,362→ 349,329 total
Holdings
- 913,349(indirect: By TVP Bitcoin Venture Fund I, L.P.)
Class A Common Stock
[F4]
Footnotes (4)
- [F1]Represents securities purchased in the Issuer's initial public offering on the same terms as all other investors.
- [F2]The securities are held of record by TVP Bitcoin Venture Fund II, L.P. ("TVP II"). TVP Bitcoin Venture GP II, L.L.C. is the general partner of TVP II ("General Partner II"), and therefore, may be deemed to share voting and dispositive power with respect to such securities. The Reporting Person is the manager of General Partner II and, therefore, may be deemed to share voting and dispositive power with respect to such securities. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.
- [F3]Represents restricted stock awards issued under the Issuer's 2022 Equity Incentive Plan effective as of January 1, 2026 (the "Grant Date") that vest in twelve (12) equal quarterly installments over three (3) years with each installment vesting on each quarterly anniversary of the Grant Date, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service as a director. These securities represent equity securities previously reported on the Reporting Person's Form 3, which was acquired through an exempt transaction with the Issuer. The grant of these securities occurred prior to the Issuer's registration of a class of equity securities under Section 12 of the Exchange Act in connection with the Issuer's initial public offering, and the transaction is reported herein pursuant to Rule 16a-2(a).
- [F4]The securities are held of record by TVP Bitcoin Venture Fund II, L.P. ("TVP II"). TVP Bitcoin Venture GP II, L.L.C. is the general partner of TVP II ("General Partner II"), and therefore, may be deemed to share voting and dispositive power with respect to such securities. The Reporting Person is the manager of General Partner II and, therefore, may be deemed to share voting and dispositive power with respect to such securities. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.
Signature
/s/ Lyle Pratt, Attorney-in-Fact for Christopher Calicott|2026-05-18