VIDA Global (VIDA) insider fund buys 375K shares, director gets stock grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
VIDA Global Inc. director and 10% owner Christopher Shane Calicott reported multiple equity transactions involving Class A Common Stock. An entity associated with him, TVP Bitcoin Venture Fund II, L.P., made an open-market purchase of 375,000 shares at $4.00 per share, bringing that fund’s indirect holdings to 2,011,046 shares, while Calicott disclaims beneficial ownership beyond any pecuniary interest. Separately, he received a grant of 274,362 restricted stock awards effective January 1, 2026, vesting in twelve equal quarterly installments over three years, increasing his directly held shares to 349,329. Another affiliated fund, TVP Bitcoin Venture Fund I, L.P., is shown holding 913,349 indirect shares.
Positive
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 375,000 shares ($1,500,000)
Net Buy
3 txns
Insider
Calicott Christopher Shane
Role
null
Bought
375,000 shs ($1.50M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Class A Common Stock | 375,000 | $4.00 | $1.50M |
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 274,362 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 2,011,046 shares (Indirect, By TVP Bitcoin Venture Fund II, L.P.);
Class A Common Stock — 349,329 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents securities purchased in the Issuer's initial public offering on the same terms as all other investors. 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. 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). 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.
Key Figures
Open-market purchase: 375,000 shares at $4.00/share
Indirect holdings after purchase: 2,011,046 shares
Restricted stock grant: 274,362 shares
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5 metrics
Open-market purchase
375,000 shares at $4.00/share
Class A Common Stock bought by TVP Bitcoin Venture Fund II, L.P.
Indirect holdings after purchase
2,011,046 shares
TVP Bitcoin Venture Fund II, L.P. post-transaction stake
Restricted stock grant
274,362 shares
Awards effective January 1, 2026, vesting over three years
Direct holdings after grant
349,329 shares
Calicott direct Class A Common Stock position
Indirect holdings in TVP I fund
913,349 shares
TVP Bitcoin Venture Fund I, L.P. reported position
Key Terms
open-market purchase, restricted stock awards, pecuniary interest, initial public offering, +1 more
5 terms
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action: open-market purchase"
An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.
restricted stock awards financial
"Represents restricted stock awards issued under the Issuer's 2022 Equity Incentive Plan"
Restricted stock awards are company shares given to employees or executives that cannot be sold or transferred until certain conditions — like staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets — are met, like a gift that is locked in a safe until rules are satisfied. Investors care because these awards tie management’s pay to company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding when they become tradable (dilution), and may signal expected future selling pressure or commitment to long-term growth.
pecuniary interest financial
"The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein"
initial public offering financial
"Represents securities purchased in the Issuer's initial public offering on the same terms as all other investors"
An initial public offering (IPO) is when a private company first sells its shares to the public and becomes a stock-listed company. It matters because it allows the company to raise money from a wide range of investors, helping it grow, while giving early shareholders a way to sell some of their ownership.
Rule 16a-2(a) regulatory
"the transaction is reported herein pursuant to Rule 16a-2(a)"
FAQ
What insider transactions did VIDA (VIDA) report for Christopher Shane Calicott?
VIDA reported that an entity associated with director and 10% owner Christopher Shane Calicott bought 375,000 Class A shares at $4.00 each. He also reported a grant of 274,362 restricted stock awards vesting over three years from January 1, 2026.
What restricted stock grant did Christopher Shane Calicott receive from VIDA?
Christopher Shane Calicott received 274,362 restricted stock awards effective January 1, 2026. These vest in twelve equal quarterly installments over three years, contingent on his continued service as a director, and are issued under VIDA’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan.
What VIDA holdings are reported for TVP Bitcoin Venture Fund I, L.P.?
The filing shows TVP Bitcoin Venture Fund I, L.P., another entity associated with Christopher Shane Calicott, holding 913,349 shares of VIDA Class A Common Stock indirectly. This entry reflects a reported holding as of January 1, 2026 rather than a new buy or sale transaction.