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Maverick Labs, Inc.


Maverick Labs is a U.S.-based biotechnology and materials science company specializing in advanced protein design, synthetic biology, and microbial engineering. The company operates through three tightly integrated subsidiaries—Maverick Metals, Maverick Energy, and the Maverick Bio-Gene Therapy Translational Unit—each of which applies a shared technological foundation to tackle critical challenges across national defense, energy independence, and strategic material access. Together, they develop scalable, field-ready solutions that reinforce the United States’ industrial resilience and military readiness through biotechnology-driven innovation.

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small (1-50)

Maverick Labs, Inc.

Maverick Labs, Inc. is currently seeking investment

Maverick Labs, Inc. is seeking a seed investment in the range of 5m-20m

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Proprietary next‑generation lixiviant for critical metal extraction

A proprietary chemical lixiviant formulated to extract copper, gold, rare earths, platinum‑group metals, lithium and other critical metals from refractory ores, tailings, slag, and industrial residues at ambient conditions with reduced acid use.

Expertise Areas

  • Hydrometallurgical lixiviant development
  • Heap leach process development for refractory sulfides
  • Critical metals recovery from low‑grade and complex ores
  • Rare earth element extraction from heavy minerals
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Key Technologies

  • Lixiviant‑based hydrometallurgy
  • Heap leaching
  • Ambient‑temperature leaching
  • Flowsheet integration
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Key People

Eric Hererra

CEO

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Jesse Evans

COO

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News & Updates

Maverick Metals is supported by Y Combinator, a leading startup accelerator, underscoring its innovative approach and growth potential in the field of metal extraction technologies.

LithX enables heap leaching of chalcopyrite and other refractory sulfides, while also solubilizing valuable byproducts like molybdenum, gold, and silver. This event highlights how Maverick Metals is transforming copper processing and turning low-grade ore, tailings, and smelter slag into high-value feedstock.

Showcases how LithX improves recovery and enhances profitability in critical metal extraction, even from slag and refractory materials, without the need for costly infrastructure or harsh acids.


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