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MaverickX

YC S22

Austin, US · Founded 2022 · 30 employees · 3 known investors

Maverickx develops precision chemical solutions for resource extraction and processing across oil & gas, metals, water, and chemical industries. The company creates non-hazardous, biodegradable chemistries derived from organic feedstocks designed to improve extraction efficiency and environmental safety.

Also known as Maverick BioMetals · Maverick Bioworks · Maverick Metals

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyNew MaterialsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S22)

MaverickX was founded in 2022 by Eric Herrera.

EHEric Herrera
Eric HerrerainFounder · CEO2022–2026Eric Herrera works on synthetic biology applications.

Investors · 3

HOF CapitalNew York · $25K – $15M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

Also in the syndicate · 1

Chord Energylead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

In the news

MaverickX closes $7.5M funding round led by Chord Energy - San Antonio Business Journalbizjournals.com · May 2026MaverickX Secures Strategic Investment from Chord Energy and Olive Tree to Advance PetroX Boost™ | Energy Digitalenergydigital.com · May 2026MaverickX Raises Strategic Capital to Scale Shale Recovery Technology With Chord Energy | citybizcitybiz.co · May 2026MaverickX Pleasanton Facility Reaches Capacity Milestone as PetroX Demand Growsfinance.yahoo.com · Apr 2026MaverickX raises $19M to extract metals with bacteria-based tech - San Antonio Business Journalbizjournals.com · Jan 202630 Under 30 Energy & Green Tech 2026: Meet The Founders Recharging Our Energy Futureforbes.com · Dec 2025MaverickX: Next-gen chemicals that break rock to unlock valuable natural resourcesycombinator.com · Nov 2025Maverick Metals secures $19M seed funding for copper extraction tech - MINING.COMmining.com · Apr 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does MaverickX do?
Maverickx develops precision chemical solutions for resource extraction and processing across oil & gas, metals, water, and chemical industries. The company creates non-hazardous, biodegradable chemistries derived from organic feedstocks designed to improve extraction efficiency and environmental safety.
Who founded MaverickX?
MaverickX was founded by Eric Herrera in 2022.
Who are MaverickX's investors?
MaverickX's investors include HOF Capital, Y Combinator.
Where is MaverickX headquartered?
MaverickX is headquartered in Austin, US.