Savara
NASDAQ: SVRAAustin, US · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors
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Savara is a biopharmaceutical company developing product candidates for the treatment of autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis and related conditions. The company operates as a clinical-stage pharmaceutical developer focused on bringing therapeutic solutions to patients with rare and serious diseases.
Founders & leadership
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Robert NevilleFounder
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John LordExecutive
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Chris MarichExecutiveChris Marich is Executive Officer at Savara, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing treatments for autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis and related rare diseases. With over 20 years of experience in life sciences and enterprise software, he has founded and built companies with investor returns and has focused on pharmaceutical product development for unmet medical needs since 2008.
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Taneli JouhikainenExecutive
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Matthew PaulsChief Executive Officer; Chair of the Board of Directors
Board
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Yuri PikoverBoard director
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Nevan ElamBoard director
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Joseph S. McCrackenBoard director
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Richard HawkinsBoard director
Investors · 2
BlackRockreportedMexico City
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Also in the syndicate · 1
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$35.2M disclosed across 3 of 6 rounds · 1900–2025
- Undisclosed amountRoyalty Funding AgreementOct 2025
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▶$5MofferedJul 2016 · PharmaceuticalsRule 506(b)
▶$5MofferedJul 2016 · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Nevan ElamDirector
- Yuri PikoverDirector
- Richard HawkinsDirector
- Joseph S. McCrackenDirector
- Taneli JouhikainenExecutive Officer
- Robert NevilleExecutive Officer, Director
- Mike CieslaExecutive Officer
- John LordExecutive Officer
- Chris MarichExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $5M
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$20.7MraisedMar 2016 · 206 investors · PharmaceuticalsRule 506(b)
▶$20.7MraisedMar 2016 · 206 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- John LordExecutive Officer
- Nevan ElamDirector
- Joseph S. McCrackenDirector
- Chris MarichExecutive Officer
- Richard HawkinsDirector
- Robert NevilleExecutive Officer, Director
- Taneli JouhikainenExecutive Officer
- Yuri PikoverDirector
- Offering amount
- $21M
- Amount sold
- $20.7M
- First sale
- Dec 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$10MraisedOct 2014 · 139 investors · PharmaceuticalsRule 506(b)
▶$10MraisedOct 2014 · 139 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Chris MarichExecutive Officer
- Yuri PikoverDirector
- Joe McCrackenDirector
- Robert NevilleExecutive Officer, Director
- Nevan ElamDirector
- Rick HawkinsDirector
- Taneli JouhikainenExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $10M
- First sale
- Jun 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$4.5MraisedJun 2014 · 56 investors · PharmaceuticalsRule 506(b)
▶$4.5MraisedJun 2014 · 56 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Yuri PikoverDirector
- Rick HawkinsDirector
- Joe McCrackenDirector
- Robert NevilleExecutive Officer, Director
- Chris MarichExecutive Officer
- Nevan ElamDirector
- Taneli JouhikainenExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $5M
- Amount sold
- $4.5M
- First sale
- Jun 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
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 Savara do?
- Savara is a biopharmaceutical company developing product candidates for the treatment of autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis and related conditions. The company operates as a clinical-stage pharmaceutical developer focused on bringing therapeutic solutions to patients with rare and serious diseases.
- Who founded Savara?
- Savara was founded by Robert Neville.
- Who are Savara's investors?
- Savara's investors include BlackRock.
- How much funding has Savara raised?
- Savara has disclosed $35.2M raised across 3 of its 6 known rounds.
- Where is Savara headquartered?
- Savara is headquartered in Austin, US.

