About us
Captivate was founded on a breakthrough in materials science that finally makes carbon capture economically viable at scale. Captivate is focused on gas separation and carbon capture. We integrate advanced materials science, proven separation systems and techno-economic modeling to help you increase revenue, slash energy use and reduce costs while capturing your emissions to drive a measurable, positive difference to the environment.
From discovery to industrial reality
Extraordinary science deserves extraordinary execution.
Our breakthrough technology originated at Massey University, New Zealand, where MUF-16, a patented metal-organic framework (MOF) with extraordinary CO₂ selectivity, was discovered in Professor Shane Telfer’s chemistry lab.
Following the success of numerous on-site trials across some of the most challenging industrial environments, we are now advancing pilot deployments and strategic partnerships across biogas, geothermal and post-combustion sectors.
Capability to deliver
We are led by experienced commercial and technical leadership with world-class talent across materials science, chemical engineering, commercial strategy and operational leadership.
Lauren Salisbury
CEO
International startup scale-up executive, scaling complex industrial and technology businesses globally. Experienced in commercial strategy, capital raising, partner development and international market entry. Leads Captivate’s commercial strategy, investor relations and go-to-market execution.
Professor Shane Telfer
Founder & CTO
Professor of Chemistry at Massey University and inventor of MUF-16. Author of 130+ peer-reviewed publications. Led the research program that resulted in the MUF-16 breakthrough published in Nature Communications. The foremost global expert on MUF-16 and its industrial applications.
Taylor Monk
Commercial Delivery Lead
Leads go-to-market strategy, market development and partner engagement across Captivate’s priority sectors and geographies.
Elnaz Jangodaz PhD
Process Engineer
PhD in adsorption and gas systems. Specialist in computational process optimisation and techno-economic analysis. Leads the simulation modelling that underpins Captivate’s economic validation tools.
Subo Lee PhD
R&D Scientist
PhD in chemistry. Led rig development and field trials for MUF-16 validation across biogas, geothermal and post-combustion conditions. Specialist in pressure-swing adsorption process design and MUF-16 material characterisation.
Dil Khosa
Business Operations Manager
Leads operations, team coordination and internal processes across Captivate, including people, finance & accounts and strategic projects.
Callum Streeter
Board Chair
Two decades of experience in the energy sector, with expertise across the natural gas, geothermal, and decarbonisation industries. Previously raised significant amounts of capital and is a proven executive, having served as CEO and Director of energy companies in the U.S.
Jason Patrick
Board Member
Highly experienced leader in climate finance, investment management and corporate governance. His focus is on accelerating investment to lower greenhouse gas emissions activities. Appointed to the Board as a Director by WNT Ventures.
Professor Shane Telfer
Founder & Board Member
Founder Director of Captivate and Professor of Chemistry at Massey University, where his research led to the invention of MUF-16. He is closely involved in guiding the company's scientific & technology direction as CTO.
The Captivate Way
Purposeful Pace
We move fast enough to matter and carefully enough to get it right. No shortcuts. No overpromising.
Science that delivers
World-class science, commercially applied. If the numbers don’t work for our customers, it doesn’t leave the lab.
Impact that scales
Sustainable environment and valuable business case. We only win if our customers win.
Unified delivery
We operate as a single aligned unit to ensure our products translate directly into market-leading results.
Join us on our mission to develop and deliver innovative materials science to drive positive environmental change.
We're building something great, and we're always looking for great people to build it with us. Get in touch - we'd love to hear from you!