EnteroMedics

About:

EnteroMedics® Inc. (NASDAQ: ETRM) is the developer of in-class weight loss treatments for obesity and obesity related risk factors.

Website: http://enteromedics.com

Top Investors: MPM Capital, Aberdare Ventures, Bay City Capital

Description:

EnteroMedics® Inc. is the developer of vBloc® neurometabolic therapy, delivered by a pacemaker-like device called the Maestro® Rechargeable System, a first-in-class weight loss treatment for obesity and obesity related risk factors, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels. vBloc Therapy is a non-anatomy altering or restricting, reversible therapy that allows patients to safely lose weight by helping patients feel less hungry, reduce the amount of food eaten at a meal, and feel full longer in between meals.