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Cambrios Technologies
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Cambrios Technologies Corporation
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cambrios.com
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Private
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2002
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Cambrios Technologies Corporation is a Sunnyvale, California-based materials technology company founded in 2002 that develops silver nanowire-based wet-processable transparent conductive films (TCF) for the display and electronics industries. Its core technology targets manufacturers of touch-enabled devices, smartphones, tablets, OLED displays, and wearable electronics, as well as solar cell producers, positioning silver nanowires as a cost-efficient alternative to the incumbent indium tin oxide (ITO) standard in applications requiring flexible, transparent conductivity. The company is identified as one of a small set of major players in the global transparent conductive films market alongside TDK Corporation and Teijin Limited, within an addressable market projected to grow from USD 7.14 billion in 2025 to USD 14.76 billion in 2035 at a 7.53% CAGR.

The company raised approximately $81 million in disclosed funding across multiple rounds between 2004 and 2014 from a syndicate including ARCH Venture Partners, Alloy Ventures, Avalon Ventures, Oxford Bioscience Partners, Lux Capital, IQT, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Sumitomo Ventures, and Samsung Ventures, with Samsung Ventures leading both the 2012 and 2014 rounds. Its go-to-market model is implicitly B2B materials supply to consumer electronics manufacturers, but no specific customers, pricing, distribution channels, or revenue figures are publicly disclosed. Leadership is anchored by CEO CC Hsiao, Chairman Michael Knapp, and co-founders Angela Belcher and Evelyn Hu, with David Yao serving as VP of worldwide sales.

As of the most recent data collection, Cambrios' corporate website (cambrios.com) is parked and inactive on GoDaddy, no product or operational disclosures are available, and no funding, product launch, partnership, or hiring activity has been recorded since the 2014 round — indicating the company has likely ceased independent operations, been acquired, or wound down, despite the technology remaining commercially relevant in the broader TCF market.

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Cambrios Technologies Corporation, founded in 2002 in Sunnyvale, California, developed silver nanowire-based transparent conductive films for touch displays, OLEDs, solar cells, and wearable electronics, positioning itself as a cost-efficient ITO alternative; the company appears inactive, with its website parked since its last disclosed funding in 2014.

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Closed
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11–50
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HeadquartersSunnyvale, United States
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Sunnyvale
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
transparent conductive films, silver nanowire technology, flexible display materials, touch sensor materials, electronic conductive coatings
Industry2 codes
1Electrical & Electronics Film/Sheet Extrusion (Insulating Films, Display/Optical Films)
CodeIMANACAEPrimaryYes
2Thermal & EMI/EMC Interconnect Materials (Shielding, Gaskets, Grounding)
CodeHDAHAOALPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Electronic Connector Manufacturing334417
  • Wiring Device Manufacturing33593
SIC code1 code
  • Electronic Connectors3678
Product category
Transparent Conductive Films / Display Materials
Cost components5 values
Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

Cambrios Technologies develops and supplies wet-processable silver nanowire-based transparent conductive films (TCF) for the display and electronics industries. The films serve as transparent electrodes in touch-enabled devices, OLED displays, flexible electronics, wearable electronics, and renewable energy applications such as solar cells, offering a cost-efficient alternative to indium tin oxide (ITO).

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Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Cambrios Technologies Corporation is identified as a major player in the transparent conductive film market, specializing in silver nanowire technology for applications including flexible electronics, touch-enabled devices, and renewable energy solutions. However, no detailed product listings, product pages, or specific product information are available in the source data; the company's website (cambrios.com) is currently parked and inactive.

Product and service1 record
1Silver Nanowire Transparent Conductive Films
CategoryElectronic Materials / Display Materials
Scale indicator1 record

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Recent move5 records

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Peers10 records
1C3Nano
TypeDirect peer
Description

C3Nano is a direct competitor to Cambrios in silver nanowire transparent conductive films for displays and touch sensors. Both companies pursue the same core technology approach (silver nanowires) targeting the same ITO-replacement use cases in flexible displays, touch panels, and emerging electronics.

2Canatu
TypeEmerging player
Description

Canatu is a Finland-based company developing carbon nanotube-based transparent conductive films as an alternative to ITO. It competes with Cambrios in the broader ITO-replacement market for touch panels, flexible displays, and automotive applications, but uses a different core technology.

3Heraeus
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Heraeus is a German precious metals and specialty materials company with conductive materials relevant to transparent conductive film formulations. It competes with Cambrios indirectly through supply of silver-based conductive inks, pastes, and materials used in display and electronics manufacturing.

4Gunze
TypeEmerging player
Description

Gunze is a Japanese functional materials company producing transparent conductive films for touch panels and displays. It competes with Cambrios in TCF supply for the display industry, particularly targeting touch-screen applications in consumer electronics.

53M
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

3M is a diversified materials and electronics company with conductive film technologies used in touch panels and displays. It is an indirect peer to Cambrios in the broader transparent conductive materials market, operating with vastly greater scale and a diversified electronics materials portfolio.

6Nitto Denko
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Nitto Denko is a Japanese diversified materials manufacturer with transparent conductive film products serving the display industry. It competes with Cambrios in TCF supply for touch panels and LCD/OLED displays as part of a broader industrial films and adhesive tapes portfolio.

7Teijin Limited
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Teijin Limited is a Japanese diversified materials company with TCF offerings. Identified in source data as a co-peer in the US TCF market alongside Cambrios and TDK, competing in transparent conductive films as part of a broader advanced materials and high-performance fibers portfolio.

8TDK Corporation
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

TDK Corporation is a major global electronics components manufacturer with a transparent conductive film business. Identified directly in source data as a peer in the US TCF market alongside Cambrios, but operates at vastly greater scale across a broad electronic components portfolio.

9Sumitomo Metal Mining
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Sumitomo Metal Mining is a Japanese non-ferrous metals and materials producer with transparent conductive film activities. Connected to Cambrios through shared investor Sumitomo Ventures, and competes in the broader ITO and ITO-alternative materials supply chain.

10Fujifilm
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Fujifilm is a major diversified materials company producing silver halide and metal mesh transparent conductive films for displays. It is a key Cambrios competitor in the ITO-replacement market, with substantially greater manufacturing scale and tier-1 OEM relationships.

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Weaknesses4 records

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Key highlights5 records

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Funding rounds10 records

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Investors18 records

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Cambrios Technologies

Transparent Conductive Films / Display Materialscambrios.com

Cambrios Technologies Corporation, founded in 2002 in Sunnyvale, California, developed silver nanowire-based transparent conductive films for touch displays, OLEDs, solar cells, and wearable electronics, positioning itself as a cost-efficient ITO alternative; the company appears inactive, with its website parked since its last disclosed funding in 2014.

What Cambrios Technologies does

Cambrios Technologies Corporation is a Sunnyvale, California-based materials technology company founded in 2002 that develops silver nanowire-based wet-processable transparent conductive films (TCF) for the display and electronics industries. Its core technology targets manufacturers of touch-enabled devices, smartphones, tablets, OLED displays, and wearable electronics, as well as solar cell producers, positioning silver nanowires as a cost-efficient alternative to the incumbent indium tin oxide (ITO) standard in applications requiring flexible, transparent conductivity. The company is identified as one of a small set of major players in the global transparent conductive films market alongside TDK Corporation and Teijin Limited, within an addressable market projected to grow from USD 7.14 billion in 2025 to USD 14.76 billion in 2035 at a 7.53% CAGR.

The company raised approximately $81 million in disclosed funding across multiple rounds between 2004 and 2014 from a syndicate including ARCH Venture Partners, Alloy Ventures, Avalon Ventures, Oxford Bioscience Partners, Lux Capital, IQT, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Sumitomo Ventures, and Samsung Ventures, with Samsung Ventures leading both the 2012 and 2014 rounds. Its go-to-market model is implicitly B2B materials supply to consumer electronics manufacturers, but no specific customers, pricing, distribution channels, or revenue figures are publicly disclosed. Leadership is anchored by CEO CC Hsiao, Chairman Michael Knapp, and co-founders Angela Belcher and Evelyn Hu, with David Yao serving as VP of worldwide sales.

As of the most recent data collection, Cambrios' corporate website (cambrios.com) is parked and inactive on GoDaddy, no product or operational disclosures are available, and no funding, product launch, partnership, or hiring activity has been recorded since the 2014 round — indicating the company has likely ceased independent operations, been acquired, or wound down, despite the technology remaining commercially relevant in the broader TCF market.

Cambrios Technologies firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Cambrios Technologies
Legal name
Cambrios Technologies Corporation
Website
https://cambrios.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2002
Operating status
Closed
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Cambrios Technologies Corporation, founded in 2002 in Sunnyvale, California, developed silver nanowire-based transparent conductive films for touch displays, OLEDs, solar cells, and wearable electronics, positioning itself as a cost-efficient ITO alternative; the company appears inactive, with its website parked since its last disclosed funding in 2014.
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akta.pro rank

Cambrios Technologies industry classification

Industry
Product category
Transparent Conductive Films / Display Materials
NAICS
Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417), Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593)
SIC
Electronic Connectors (3678)
akta.pro primary industry
Electrical & Electronics Film/Sheet Extrusion (Insulating Films, Display/Optical Films) (IMANACAE)
akta.pro secondary industry
Thermal & EMI/EMC Interconnect Materials (Shielding, Gaskets, Grounding) (HDAHAOAL)

Keywords

  • Transparent conductive films
  • Silver nanowire technology
  • Flexible display materials
  • Touch sensor materials
  • Electronic conductive coatings

Where Cambrios Technologies is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Sunnyvale
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

Cambrios Technologies business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Cambrios Technologies product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Cambrios Technologies develops and supplies wet-processable silver nanowire-based transparent conductive films (TCF) for the display and electronics industries. The films serve as transparent electrodes in touch-enabled devices, OLED displays, flexible electronics, wearable electronics, and renewable energy applications such as solar cells, offering a cost-efficient alternative to indium tin oxide (ITO).

Product overview

Cambrios Technologies Corporation is identified as a major player in the transparent conductive film market, specializing in silver nanowire technology for applications including flexible electronics, touch-enabled devices, and renewable energy solutions. However, no detailed product listings, product pages, or specific product information are available in the source data; the company's website (cambrios.com) is currently parked and inactive.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Silver Nanowire Transparent Conductive Films

Companies that use Cambrios Technologies

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Cambrios Technologies technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

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API docs
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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Cambrios Technologies partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Cambrios Technologies competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • C3Nano: C3Nano is a direct competitor to Cambrios in silver nanowire transparent conductive films for displays and touch sensors. Both companies pursue the same core technology approach (silver nanowires) targeting the same ITO-replacement use cases in flexible displays, touch panels, and emerging electronics.

Emerging players

  • Canatu: Canatu is a Finland-based company developing carbon nanotube-based transparent conductive films as an alternative to ITO. It competes with Cambrios in the broader ITO-replacement market for touch panels, flexible displays, and automotive applications, but uses a different core technology.
  • Gunze: Gunze is a Japanese functional materials company producing transparent conductive films for touch panels and displays. It competes with Cambrios in TCF supply for the display industry, particularly targeting touch-screen applications in consumer electronics.

Broad incumbents

  • Heraeus: Heraeus is a German precious metals and specialty materials company with conductive materials relevant to transparent conductive film formulations. It competes with Cambrios indirectly through supply of silver-based conductive inks, pastes, and materials used in display and electronics manufacturing.
  • 3M: 3M is a diversified materials and electronics company with conductive film technologies used in touch panels and displays. It is an indirect peer to Cambrios in the broader transparent conductive materials market, operating with vastly greater scale and a diversified electronics materials portfolio.
  • Nitto Denko: Nitto Denko is a Japanese diversified materials manufacturer with transparent conductive film products serving the display industry. It competes with Cambrios in TCF supply for touch panels and LCD/OLED displays as part of a broader industrial films and adhesive tapes portfolio.
  • Teijin Limited: Teijin Limited is a Japanese diversified materials company with TCF offerings. Identified in source data as a co-peer in the US TCF market alongside Cambrios and TDK, competing in transparent conductive films as part of a broader advanced materials and high-performance fibers portfolio.
  • TDK Corporation: TDK Corporation is a major global electronics components manufacturer with a transparent conductive film business. Identified directly in source data as a peer in the US TCF market alongside Cambrios, but operates at vastly greater scale across a broad electronic components portfolio.
  • Sumitomo Metal Mining: Sumitomo Metal Mining is a Japanese non-ferrous metals and materials producer with transparent conductive film activities. Connected to Cambrios through shared investor Sumitomo Ventures, and competes in the broader ITO and ITO-alternative materials supply chain.
  • Fujifilm: Fujifilm is a major diversified materials company producing silver halide and metal mesh transparent conductive films for displays. It is a key Cambrios competitor in the ITO-replacement market, with substantially greater manufacturing scale and tier-1 OEM relationships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Cambrios Technologies social profiles

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Cambrios Technologies financial estimates

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Valuation estimate

Cambrios Technologies leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Cambrios Technologies funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds10 records

Investors18 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Cambrios Technologies M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Cambrios Technologies

What does Cambrios Technologies do?

Cambrios Technologies develops and supplies wet-processable silver nanowire-based transparent conductive films (TCF) for the display and electronics industries. The films serve as transparent electrodes in touch-enabled devices, OLED displays, flexible electronics, wearable electronics, and renewable energy applications such as solar cells, offering a cost-efficient alternative to indium tin oxide (ITO).

Is Cambrios Technologies a public or private company?

Cambrios Technologies is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently closed.

When was Cambrios Technologies founded?

Cambrios Technologies was founded in 2002. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Cambrios Technologies based?

Cambrios Technologies is headquartered in Sunnyvale, United States, in the North America region.

Who are Cambrios Technologies's main competitors?

C3Nano is listed as a direct peer. Emerging players are Canatu and Gunze. Broad incumbents are Heraeus, 3M, Nitto Denko, Teijin Limited, TDK Corporation, Sumitomo Metal Mining and Fujifilm.

Does Cambrios Technologies have an API?

No public API is recorded for Cambrios Technologies.

What industry is Cambrios Technologies in?

Cambrios Technologies's product category is Transparent Conductive Films / Display Materials. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANACAE, Electrical & Electronics Film/Sheet Extrusion (Insulating Films, Display/Optical Films), with a secondary code of HDAHAOAL, Thermal & EMI/EMC Interconnect Materials (Shielding, Gaskets, Grounding). Its NAICS code is 334417 and its SIC code is 3678.

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openPR.comUnited States Transparent Conductive Film Market to Grow at Strong CAGR Through 2033, Driven by Rising Demand for Advanced Displays and Touch-Enabled Consumer ElectronicsThe global transparent conductive film market is projected to grow at a high CAGR during 2026–2033, driven by increasing demand for touch-enabled devices, OLED displays, and applications in solar cells and wearable electronics. The market is estimated at USD 7.4 billion globally in 2025, with North America accounting for approximately USD 2.7 billion (36%), Europe USD 2.5 billion (34%), and Latin America USD 2.2 billion (30%). Major players identified include TDK Corporation, Teijin Limited, and Cambrios Technologies Corporation, alongside recent product development announcements from companies including 3M, DuPont, Eastman Chemical, and PPG Industries in the United States, and Nitto Denko, Fujifilm, Toray, and AGC in Japan.PR NewswireFoundational Nanowire Technology Patent Issued to University of Washington, Licensed Exclusively to CambriosCambrios and the University of Washington have announced the issuance of a foundational patent in silver nanowire (SNW) technology by the United States Patent Office. The patent, U.S. Patent Number 10,384,936, covers a commercially viable method for mass-producing metal nanowires, and Cambrios will be the exclusive licensee. This development indicates a significant advancement in the production of conductive materials for consumer electronics and interactive displays.GlobeNewswireC3Nano Wins Against Cambrios Advanced Materials in U.S.C3Nano won a U.S. patent trial, defeating Cambrios Advanced Materials' attempt to invalidate its silver nanowire patent. The U.S. Patent Trials and Appeals Board rejected institution of inter partes review, ending the proceeding. C3Nano maintains its IP portfolio and continues defending its patents.FinSMEsCambrios Technologies Raises $10M Second FundingCambrios Technologies raised $10M in funding, with Samsung Venture Investment Corporation making a follow-on investment. The company will use the funds to accelerate growth, and its silver nanowire-based transparent conductors target touch screens, EMI shielding, and other applications.VC News DailyCambrios Lands $10M Strategic InvestmentCambrios Technologies, a Sunnyvale-based leader in silver nanowire-based transparent conductor solutions, announced a $10 million strategic investment from Samsung Venture Investment Corporation, representing SVIC's second investment in the company following a $5 million investment in 2011. The investment validates Cambrios' ClearOhm coating material as a replacement for traditional indium tin oxide in display applications including touch panels, OLED lighting, and solar cells. Samsung's continued shareholding is expected to reinforce Cambrios' leading position in the transparent conductor market.ReutersTouchscreen film maker Cambrios hires new CEO and raises $5MCambrios Technologies hired John LeMoncheck as CEO and raised $5 million from Samsung Venture Investment. The Sunnyvale-based company makes a transparent conductive film for touchscreens. The funding aims to accelerate product introductions and commercial growth in consumer electronics.VC News DailyCambrios Technologies Grabs $5M Series D-3Cambrios Technologies secured a $5 million Series D-3 financing round from Samsung Venture Investment Corporation and appointed John LeMoncheck as its new President and CEO. The investment is intended to accelerate the commercial growth of Cambrios' ClearOhm™ nanotechnology-based transparent conductors in consumer electronics markets. This funding follows years of collaboration discussions between Cambrios and the Samsung Group.FinSMEsCambrios Raises $14.5MCambrios Technologies raised $14.5M in its first Series D financing round, with existing institutional preferred shareholders and new investors including Sumitomo Corporation, Chisso Corporation, and Nissha Printing. The company, based in Sunnyvale, CA, develops nanotechnology-based products for electronics manufacturing.