Persephone
Founded 2017 · 16 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors
Persephone develops a synbiotic supplement for infants that combines probiotics (keystone Bifidobacterium strains) with prebiotics found in human breast milk to replenish gut bacteria linked to digestion, immunity, and development. The product was developed by microbiome scientists and pediatricians and validated in a clinical study.
Founders & leadership
Persephone was founded in 2017 by Stephanie Culler and Steve Van Dien.
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Stephanie CullerCEO & Co-Founder
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Steve Van DienCTO & Co-Founder
Investors · 4
Competitors · 3
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Persephone do?
- Persephone develops a synbiotic supplement for infants that combines probiotics (keystone Bifidobacterium strains) with prebiotics found in human breast milk to replenish gut bacteria linked to digestion, immunity, and development. The product was developed by microbiome scientists and pediatricians and validated in a clinical study.
- Who founded Persephone?
- Persephone was founded by Stephanie Culler, Steve Van Dien in 2017.
- Who are Persephone's investors?
- Persephone's investors include First Bight Ventures, Propel Bio Partners, Fifty Years, Y Combinator.


