What is Captura?
Headquartered in Pasadena, California, Captura is an innovative climate technology firm specializing in Direct Ocean Capture. The company utilizes advanced electrochemical processes to extract carbon dioxide directly from seawater, effectively turning the ocean into a massive carbon sink. Unlike traditional direct air capture methods, Captura’s approach is designed to be highly energy-efficient and scalable, leveraging existing ocean infrastructure to minimize the environmental footprint of its operations. By integrating its technology with existing industrial and maritime systems, Captura provides a unique, low-cost solution for large-scale carbon removal, addressing one of the most pressing challenges in the global climate crisis.
How much funding has Captura raised?
Captura has raised a total of $111.3M across 3 funding rounds:
Series A
$45.3M
Series B
$12.5M
Stock/Share Issuance
$53.5M
Series A (2024): $45.3M with participation from TransLink Capital, Future Planet Capital, Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures, Maersk, and National Grid Partners
Series B (2026): $12.5M led by Maersk, National Grid Partners, Edp, Hitachi Ventures, Freeflow Ventures, Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures, Eni, TransLink Capital, Equinor, and Japan Airlines
Stock/Share Issuance (2026): $53.5M, investors not publicly disclosed
Key Investors in Captura
TransLink Capital
A Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm that bridges the gap between technology startups and leading Asian multinationals, focusing on growth-stage investments in AI and fintech.
Future Planet Capital
An impact-led venture capital firm based in the UK that specializes in scaling high-growth companies emerging from top-tier research ecosystems to address global sustainability challenges.
Maersk
A global leader in integrated container logistics and shipping, actively investing in sustainable technologies to decarbonize the maritime and supply chain sectors.
What's next for Captura?
The recent influx of capital is expected to accelerate the commercial deployment of Captura’s DOC technology. As the company transitions from pilot-scale operations to full-scale industrial implementation, the focus will likely shift toward optimizing operational efficiency and expanding its footprint within the energy and logistics sectors. Given the strategic participation of major energy utilities and global logistics firms, Captura is well-positioned to integrate its carbon removal solutions into the supply chains of asset-intensive industries. Future milestones will likely involve the scaling of modular capture units and the establishment of long-term carbon credit partnerships, further solidifying the company's role in the global energy transition and the broader decarbonization economy.
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