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Javara

Winston-Salem, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors

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Greater Winston-Salem Inc. is an economic development organization for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County, North Carolina, offering business development, advocacy, networking, talent recruitment, and marketing services. It also provides memberships and career resources to attract and support companies and job seekers in the region.

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Founders & leadership

Javara was founded in 2018 by JENNIFER BYRNE.

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JENNIFER BYRNEFounder · CEOJennifer Byrne is CEO of Javara and former CEO of PMG Research, with experience leading clinical research operations across hundreds of life science organizations and contract research organizations that have executed thousands of Phase I-IV clinical trials. She founded Greater Gift, a 501(c)(3) organization, and serves on multiple boards including ACRP and Wake Forest University's clinical research program.
LMLINDA MCCARTY
LINDA MCCARTYCo-Founder, Chief Legal Officer, HIPAA Privacy Officer, Corporate Secretary
ETERIKA TAUREL
ERIKA TAURELChief Financial Officer2023–2025Erika Taurel held senior finance roles at Shell, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, and Jazz Pharmaceuticals, where she led operational improvements and financial system implementations, before serving as CFO at Javara Research.
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ANDREW DOMESCIKNamed on SEC filing
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CHARLES HAUSERNamed on SEC filing
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GERALD ROACHNamed on SEC filing
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JOHN VANNNamed on SEC filing

Board

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BRETT ZBARBoard director
TJTODD JOHNSON
TODD JOHNSONBoard directorPartner at FCA Venture Partners
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JOSEF VON RICKENBACHBoard director
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JEFFREY KASHERBoard director

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$59.7M disclosed across 6 rounds · 2019–2025

▶$6.6MraisedMay 2025 · 23 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • JENNIFER BYRNEExecutive Officer, Director
  • JOSEF VON RICKENBACHDirector
  • BRETT ZBARDirector
  • LINDA MCCARTYExecutive Officer
  • JEFFREY KASHERDirector
  • TODD JOHNSONDirector
  • ERIKA TAURELExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$10M
Amount sold
$6.6M
First sale
May 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$9.4MraisedNov 2023 · 5 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • THOMAS H. PIKEDirector
  • JEFFREY KASHERDirector
  • BRETT ZBARDirector
  • ERIKA TAURELExecutive Officer
  • JENNIFER BYRNEExecutive Officer, Director
  • JOSEF VON RICKENBACHDirector
  • LINDA MCCARTYExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$9.4M
Amount sold
$9.4M
First sale
Nov 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$30MraisedApr 2022 · 2 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • LINDA MCCARTYExecutive Officer
  • BRETT ZBARDirector
  • ANDREW DOMESCIKExecutive Officer
  • THOMAS PIKEDirector
  • JEFFREY KASHERDirector
  • JOSEPH VON RICKENBACHDirector
  • JENNIFER BYRNEExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$47.5M
Amount sold
$30M
First sale
Apr 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5.3MraisedSep 2021 · 12 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • CHARLES HAUSERDirector
  • GERALD ROACHDirector
  • JOHN VANNDirector
  • JEFFREY KASHERDirector
  • CHARLES W (TODD) JOHNSONDirector
  • JENNIFER BYRNEExecutive Officer, Director
  • ANDREW DOMESCIKExecutive Officer
  • LINDA MCCARTYExecutive Officer
  • THOMAS PIKEDirector
Offering amount
$7M
Amount sold
$5.3M
First sale
Aug 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4.6MraisedAug 2020 · 11 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • JEFFREY KASHERDirector
  • JOHN VANNDirector
  • ANDREW DOMESCIKExecutive Officer
  • CHARLES HAUSERDirector
  • GERALD ROACHDirector
  • THOMAS PIKEDirector
  • LINDA MCCARTYExecutive Officer
  • JENNIFER BYRNEExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$4.6M
Amount sold
$4.6M
First sale
Aug 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.8MraisedAug 2019 · 9 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • ANDREW DOMESCIKExecutive Officer
  • JENNIFER BYRNEExecutive Officer, Director
  • CHARLES HAUSERDirector
  • JEFFREY KASHERDirector
  • GERALD ROACHDirector
  • JOHN VANNExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$4.7M
Amount sold
$3.8M
First sale
Aug 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
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 Javara do?
Greater Winston-Salem Inc. is an economic development organization for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County, North Carolina, offering business development, advocacy, networking, talent recruitment, and marketing services. It also provides memberships and career resources to attract and support companies and job seekers in the region.
Who founded Javara?
Javara was founded by JENNIFER BYRNE in 2018.
Who are Javara's investors?
Javara's investors include FCA Venture Partners.
How much funding has Javara raised?
Javara has disclosed $59.7M raised across 6 rounds.
Where is Javara headquartered?
Javara is headquartered in Winston-Salem, US.