Sequestra Secures €3 Million Seed Funding
Sequestra, a climate technology startup focused on reducing carbon emissions in heavy industries, has announced a successful seed funding round, raising €3 million. The funding, which took place on March 19, 2026, was led by VSE Beteiligungs-GmbH, with additional participation from FFG Austrian Research Promotion Agency, Austria Wirtschaftsservice, and the Carbon Drawdown Initiative.
Transitioning from R&D to Real-World Applications
The new funding will enable Sequestra to transition from laboratory-based research and development to pre-industrial pilot projects and early commercial deployments. Co-founder Roberto Lerche shared the update, emphasizing the company's move towards real-world applications. "Thanks to our team's combined efforts, we are getting closer to our mission: unleashing the CO2 storage potential of large-scale available, but underutilized mineral materials," he stated.
Sequestra's approach focuses on converting underutilized mineral materials into long-term carbon storage solutions, addressing the challenge of industrial emissions.
Developing a Multidisciplinary Team
Over the past two years, Sequestra has assembled a multidisciplinary team, combining expertise in process engineering, chemistry, automation, and artificial intelligence. This integrated approach is seen as vital to advancing the company's mission of unlocking large-scale carbon storage potential.
Key Personnel
The company was founded by Lukas Hoeber, who serves as Co-CEO, alongside co-founders Gero Schwarz and Roberto Lerche. Their leadership has been instrumental in driving Sequestra's vision forward.
Strategic Use of Funds
With the seed funding, Sequestra plans to scale its technology and execute its first commercial mineralization projects. The company aims to establish itself within the growing carbon removal and climate infrastructure ecosystem, providing permanent CO2 storage solutions through innovative mineralization processes.
Growing Interest in Carbon Removal Solutions
The investment in Sequestra reflects a broader interest in scalable carbon removal solutions, particularly those targeting hard-to-abate industrial sectors. The backing from both private and public investors highlights the potential impact of Sequestra's technology in the fight against climate change.
As Sequestra moves forward with its projects, the company is set to play a significant role in the industrial decarbonization landscape, contributing to the development of sustainable solutions for carbon dioxide removal.