History

NuMe is an early stage company that was co-founded by natural foods entrepreneur John Elstrott, known for his key role in growing such companies as Celestial Seasonings and Whole Foods Market, and Dale Pfost, a successful biotechnology entrepreneur who has served as chief executive of six innovative life sciences firms. They recruited a highly experienced senior team that includes medical foods entrepreneur Dean Stull and metabolic/obesity expert Dr. Mark Heiman. The founders located NuMe Health in New Orleans to leverage the region's leading scientific expertise in the fields of nutrition, metabolism and obesity. Initial funds were provided by the founders and Themelios Ventures, LP. The company has completed an initial A1 round of financing.