Sedron Technologies, based in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, develops advanced systems that turn waste into reusable water and fertilizer, has received an investment of up to $500 million from Ara Partners.
Ara’s investment will help Sedron grow its projects faster and expand its manufacturing and operations across North America.
Sedron has developed Varcor® technology, which processes liquid waste and turns it into useful products using much less energy than traditional methods. The system recovers water and nutrients while reducing the amount of waste that needs to be disposed of.
Sedron uses its Varcor technology in two main areas, each with a different approach. In its municipal business, it turns wastewater sludge into clean water and a fuel that can generate carbon-negative electricity. This process also removes harmful chemicals like PFAS instead of passing them along. Sedron is working with cities that need better, scalable alternatives to landfills and traditional disposal methods. It has also partnered with Synagro to build a new facility in Indiantown, Florida, which will help nearby municipalities reduce waste costs and manage contaminants. Construction is expected to start soon, with operations planned for 2028.
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In its agriculture business, Sedron uses the same technology to process dairy manure into clean water and organic fertilizers. This helps farms cut costs, reduce pollution, and lower methane emissions. The fertilizer produced is suitable for organic farming and can improve crop yields. Sedron already runs a large project in Fair Oaks, Indiana, and is launching another in Wisconsin. These projects show how farms can turn waste into a valuable resource.
“Sedron is transforming materials that once harmed the environment into valuable, revenue-generating products,” said Cory Steffek, Partner at Ara Partners. “Our focus is on positioning Sedron as the leader in circular waste management—converting waste into carbon-negative commodities faster, more cost-effectively, and with greater energy efficiency than any other solution available. Sedron’s model delivers benefits for communities, farmers, and the environment alike.”
“We’ve spent years proving this technology at a commercial scale with municipal and agricultural partners who are under real pressure to do more with less,” said Geoff Trukenbrod, Chief Executive Officer of Sedron Technologies. “Ara’s investment gives us the capital and long-term partner we need to build projects faster, expand manufacturing, and bring Varcor systems to more communities and farms that are looking for practical, economically viable, and lower-carbon alternatives to traditional waste management.”
About Sedron Technologies
Founded in 2014 as a spin-off from Janicki Industries, Sedron is a leader in circular waste management. It uses its patented Varcor system to turn biosolids, agricultural manure and other liquid waste into clean water, renewable energy, and carbon-negative products. Sedron offers a faster, lower cost solution with a smaller footprint than traditional alternatives.
About Ara Partners
Founded in 2017 by Charles Cherington and Troy Thacker, Ara Partners is a global investment firm focused on reducing carbon emissions in industry. It invests in mid sized companies through private equity, infrastructure and energy strategies. Ara supports proven clean technologies, builds the systems needed to scale them, and works to cut emissions across traditional energy sectors. The firm combines investing expertise with strong operational and policy knowledge to drive growth while lowering emissions.
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