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Invirsa Inc.

Columbus, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 5 known investors

invirsa.com

Invirsa is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing DNA damage response therapeutics, with lead compound INV-102 in development for ocular conditions including sulfur mustard gas injury and diabetic dry eye disease.

BiotechDigital HealthMedical Devices

Founders & leadership

Invirsa Inc. was founded in 2016 by Robert Shalwitz.

RS
Robert ShalwitzFounder
RW
Rachael WingoExecutive

Board

WEWayne Embree
Wayne EmbreeBoard directorSenior Advisory Partner at Rev1 Ventures
TW
Tim WillisBoard director
FVFaith Voinovich
Faith VoinovichinBoard DirectorPrincipal at Ohio Innovation Fund
BGBethany George
Bethany GeorgeinBoard ObserverManaging Director at Rev1 Ventures
MVMichael Venerable
Michael Venerablein𝕏Board directorManaging Director at CincyTech

Investors · 5

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$9.9M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2020–2025

$2.9MraisedAug 2025 · 14 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rachael WingoExecutive Officer
  • Wayne EmbreeDirector
  • Tim WillisDirector
  • Robert ShalwitzExecutive Officer, Director
  • Faith VoinovichDirector
Offering amount
$2.9M
Amount sold
$2.9M
First sale
Jul 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$1000KraisedNov 2023 · 1 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Wayne EmbreeDirector
  • Samuel LeeDirector
  • Tim WillisDirector
  • Faith VoinovichDirector
  • Robert ShalwitzExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1000K
Amount sold
$1000K
First sale
Nov 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$6MraisedDec 2022 · 8 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert ShalwitzExecutive Officer, Director
  • Faith VoinovichDirector
  • Wayne EmbreeDirector
  • Samuel LeeDirector
  • Tim WillisDirector
Offering amount
$7.7M
Amount sold
$6M
First sale
Dec 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$40.2KraisedDec 2020 · 1 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Faith VoinovichDirector
  • Bethany GeorgeDirector
  • Michael VenerableDirector
  • Robert ShalwitzExecutive Officer, Director
  • Tim WillisDirector
Offering amount
$40.2K
Amount sold
$40.2K
Minimum investment
$40.2K
First sale
Nov 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Invirsa Inc. do?
Invirsa is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing DNA damage response therapeutics, with lead compound INV-102 in development for ocular conditions including sulfur mustard gas injury and diabetic dry eye disease.
Who founded Invirsa Inc.?
Invirsa Inc. was founded by Robert Shalwitz in 2016.
Who are Invirsa Inc.'s investors?
Invirsa Inc.'s investors include CincyTech, JobsOhio Ventures, Jumpstart Ventures, Ohio Innovation Fund, Rev1 Ventures.
How much funding has Invirsa Inc. raised?
Invirsa Inc. has disclosed $9.9M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is Invirsa Inc. headquartered?
Invirsa Inc. is headquartered in Columbus, US.