Captivate Technology

Captivate Technology is a New Zealand-based clean-tech company that specializes in carbon capture solutions using a proprietary metal-organic framework (MOF) known as MUF-16. This solid-state adsorbent is designed to selectively capture high-purity CO2 from various industrial emission streams, including biogas, geothermal power, and cement manufacturing. By integrating this material with a vacuum pressure swing adsorption (VPSA) process, the company aims to provide a more energy-efficient and cost-effective alternative to traditional, heat-intensive liquid amine solvent systems. The technology is characterized by its durability, ability to withstand common industrial impurities, and potential for modular, scalable deployment.

The company serves industrial partners looking to lower their carbon liabilities and improve project economics in carbon-priced markets. Captivate Technology, a spin-out from Massey University founded in 2022, has advanced its technology from laboratory discovery to industrial pilot testing on multiple sites in New Zealand. Their solution supports decarbonization efforts by capturing CO2 for storage or conversion into products such as sustainable aviation fuel or methanol. The company has gained international recognition, including being selected as a finalist in global carbon capture challenges and successfully completing significant seed-round capital raises to support commercial scaling.