Uniting 20+ Years of Global Expertise with Sperm Donor Early Disclosure Program

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Fertio, an international fertility care group and parent company of European Sperm Bank, announced today its expansion into the United States through the acquisition of Cascade Cryobank, a Lynwood, WA sperm bank founded in 2021 by Dr. John Carpenter. This strategic move unites Fertio’s 20+ years of global expertise with Cascade’s innovative early donor disclosure program, advancing fertility care and family-building options for U.S. parents.

Cascade Cryobank, as part of Fertio, will deliver enhanced services to families and donors across the U.S. Fertio’s mission is to guide and support people on their path to parenthood, while Cascade Cryobank brings its pioneering Early Disclosure Program. This allows parents to access donor identity information immediately after birth—an industry-first. “Welcoming Cascade Cryobank into the Fertio family is an important milestone,” said David T. Hansen, CEO of Fertio. “Their donor offering and innovative approach aligns strongly with our vision of rethinking fertility. Together, we see great potential to help more families conceive with donor transparency.”

This partnership is rooted in shared values: respect for people, high-quality services, and a commitment to making a difference for families. Cascade Cryobank has introduced several groundbreaking concepts that simplify the donor and recipient journey, while Fertio brings global scale, advanced technology, and decades of experience. “For us, this is a chance to be part of something bigger,” said Dr. John Carpenter, founder of Cascade Cryobank. “Joining Fertio gives us access to world-class donor management technology and the opportunity to set new standards in the fertility industry.”

Fertio’s vision is to create an ecosystem of fertility care companies that collaborate, share best practices, and refine what families can expect from reproductive health services. By combining expertise and technologies, Fertio and Cascade Cryobank will drive innovation, raise professionalism, and establish new benchmarks for quality in sperm donation and fertility care. Cascade Cryobank will continue to operate under its own name, endorsed by Fertio. Over time, the two organizations will work together to expand opportunities, create synergies, and provide aspiring parents with support and transparent sperm donor solutions.

About Fertio

Fertio is an international fertility care group dedicated to guiding and supporting families worldwide. With more than 20 years of experience and a portfolio that includes European Sperm Bank, Fertio is committed to raising standards in reproductive health through innovation, transparency, and compassion.

About Cascade Cryobank

Founded in 2021 by Dr. John Carpenter, Cascade Cryobank is a U.S.-based sperm bank known for its pioneering donor programs, including the Early Disclosure Program. Cascade Cryobank empowers donors and families with transparency, quality, and innovative solutions for family building.

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