MaverickX
Engineering the future of chemistry for natural resource extraction
Y CombinatorSummer 2022ActiveIndustrialsEnergyEnergy
What they do
Problem
Natural resources like oil and metals are increasingly difficult and inefficient to extract from shale reservoirs and low-grade ores.
Solution
MaverickX develops chemical formulations (PetroX and LithX) that enhance recovery of oil from shale and metals from low-grade ores.
Who it's for
Oil & gas and mining companies seeking improved extraction and recovery performance.
Founders
Eric Herrera
Founder
Synthetic Biologist and Explorer- I'm passionate about using biology in new ways to help change the world.
Company timeline
- Founded2022
- YC batchSummer 2022
- StatusActive
- Team size30 people
- LocationAustin, TX, USA
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