Momentum is Building...
Join us on our start-up journey and check back frequently for updates!
Fall 2023
First Contact!
Anne and Juergen first connect to discuss the PFAS problem, the core technology, it’s commercial potential, and a viable path forward. The excitement is tangible!
July 2024
Work Begins...
The team successfully secures ADVANCE grant funding, allowing the team to start work on refining the technology in preparation for commercialization.
July 2024
Sequestro, Inc. is Born!
After months of preparation, the company was incorporated as a Delaware C-Corporation. Let the journey begin…
November 2024
Dedicated to Success!
Juergen steps away from his long corporate career to focus exclusively on the success of Sequestro. The pace is accelerating noticeably!
April 2025
Customer Discovery
The team participates in the National Science Foundation I-Corps Spring 2025 cohort. 150+ customer discovery interviews later, a fully validated Business Model Canvas emerges. Watch a video of our fun journey by clicking on the link below.
Summer 2025
Accelerator Programs
Sequestro completes 3 high-impact accelerator programs: NextCycle MI business accelerator (NCMI) program, the Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Program (AMMP) accelerator, and NOAA’s Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator – building vital relationships in the Midwest VC ecosystem!
October 2025
First Investment!
Sequestro secures first pre-seed investment from the Michigan University Innovation Capital Fund, marking a pivotal step in advancing our mission to commercialize our ArborSORB™ PFAS-capture platform, scaling production from lab to pilot, and building partnerships with organizations tackling water contamination challenges.
November 2025
Sequestro on the Move!
Sequestro moves into a dedicated lab facility located within the Mi-HQ business incubator space in Ann Arbor, MI. This move allows our team to accelerate testing, streamline pilot operations, and deepen our R&D collaborations across Michigan’s growing cleantech ecosystem!