What is Cambrios Technologies?
Cambrios Technologies operates as a sophisticated holding company, with its primary research and development activities anchored by its Sunnyvale-based subsidiary, Cambrios Advanced Materials Corporation. The firm is best known for its ClearOhm product line, which provides transparent conductors that offer superior optical and electrical performance compared to traditional industry standards. By maintaining a global footprint with production and sales operations in Taiwan and China, Cambrios effectively bridges the gap between cutting-edge material science and large-scale commercial manufacturing. Its technology is integral to the development of next-generation electronic interfaces, including advanced touch screens, EMI shielding, and flexible ePaper displays.
How much funding has Cambrios Technologies raised?
Cambrios Technologies has raised a total of $52M across 6 funding rounds:
Series A
$1.8M
Series B
$12M
Series C
$18.5M
Series D
$9.4M
Unspecified
$10M
Debt
$350K
Series A (2004): $1.8M with participation from ARCH Venture Partners, Oxford Bioscience Partners, and Alloy Ventures
Series B (2005): $12M led by Harris & Harris Group, Lux Capital, ARCH Venture Partners, In-Q-Tel, Avalon Ventures, Oxford Bioscience Partners, Headland Ventures, and Alloy Ventures
Series C (2007): $18.5M supported by ARCH Venture Partners, Alloy Ventures, Oxford Bioscience Partners, and Avalon Ventures
Series D (2011): $9.4M, investors not publicly disclosed
Unspecified (2014): $10M backed by Samsung Venture Investment Corporation
Debt (2020): $350K with participation from PPP
Key Investors in Cambrios Technologies
ARCH Venture Partners
ARCH Venture Partners is a leading early-stage venture capital firm that creates and invests in life sciences and advanced technology companies, often co-founding startups with scientists and entrepreneurs to commercialize innovations.
Oxford Bioscience Partners
Oxford Bioscience Partners is an international venture capital firm specializing in life science technology-based investments, with offices in Boston, Massachusetts and Seoul, Korea.
Alloy Ventures
Based in Palo Alto, California, Alloy Ventures provides venture capital funding to entrepreneurs, focusing on the next generation of ground-breaking Life Science, Information Technology, and Cleantech companies.
What's next for Cambrios Technologies?
With the recent influx of capital, Cambrios Technologies is well-positioned to accelerate its commercialization efforts and deepen its penetration into the high-growth OLED and thin-film photovoltaic sectors. The strategic focus will likely shift toward optimizing production efficiencies and expanding the adoption of ClearOhm in emerging consumer electronics and energy-efficient lighting markets. As the company navigates the complexities of the global supply chain, the continued support from its seasoned investor base provides the necessary stability to pursue long-term innovation and maintain its competitive advantage in the advanced materials landscape.
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