John Cambier
Director of Finance/CFO at IDEA Fund Partners LLC
Profile
John is the consummate early stage investor; a curious, diligent and experienced mentor to founders spanning industries from software and semiconductors to microelectronics and medical devices.
His passion for investing in early-stage companies is what led him to co-found IDEA Fund Partners more than 12 years ago and what has driven him to continue through up and down cycles.
John has used a deep understanding of technology commercialization and company formation, along with his experience managing intellectual property, licensing and contracts, to help grow technology companies throughout the Southeast.
Working in the technology sector since 1994, John has held various operational roles and was involved in the spin-off of four companies from MCNC, including the formation and ultimate sale of Cronos Integrated Microsystems to JDS Uniphase for $665 million in 2000.
John Cambier active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
IDEA Fund Partners LLC
 IDEA Fund Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance IDEA Fund Partners LLC (IDEA Fund Partners) is a Venture Capital firm founded in 2007 by David P. Rizzo, John Cambier and Lister Delgado. The firm is headquartered in Durham, NC. | Director of Finance/CFO | 01/01/2023 |
Fenris Inc.
 Fenris Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Fenris Inc. reinvents the quoting process for global P&C insurance. It offers TouchQuote, is a white-labeled mobile-first quoting platform. The company was founded by Jennifer Linton and is headquartered in Glen Allen, VA. | Director/Board Member | 01/02/2021 |
ChoiceWORX, Inc.
 ChoiceWORX, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services ChoiceWORX, Inc. operates as an intelligent automation software company. The firm's platform leverages the power and scalability of artificial intelligence to automate Service Desk (Apptinuum) and Robotic Process Automation Management (Robotinuum). the company was founded by Sam Gross and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 01/07/2020 |
Impossible Objects LLC
 Impossible Objects LLC Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Impossible Objects LLC provides 3D printing technology. It offers carbon fiber, kevlar, and fiberglass composites. The company was founded by Robert Swartz in 2011 and is headquartered Northbrook, IL. | Director/Board Member | 01/09/2017 |
Lucerno Dynamics LLC
 Lucerno Dynamics LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Lucerno Dynamics LLC engages in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and distribution of systems to detect the presence of radiolabeled biomarkers. It offers the Lara System, a solution which uses sensors on the patient’s skin to measure the radiation emitted from the areas of interest beneath the sensors. The company was founded by Josh Knowland, Ronald K. Lattanze, and Charles W. Scarantino on November 2, 2011 and is headquartered in Cary, NC. | Consultant / Advisor | 01/02/2016 |
MCNC Research & Development Institute
 MCNC Research & Development Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Research Triangle Institute, MCNC Research & Development Institute operates a non-profit research organization that connects the worlds of science and commerce. The company is based in Research Triangle Park, NC. MCNC Research & Development Institute was acquired by Research Triangle Institute on March 11, 2005. | Director of Finance/CFO | 01/01/2004 |
Former positions of John Cambier
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Sarda Technologies, Inc.
 Sarda Technologies, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Sarda Technologies, Inc. manufactures fabless power semiconductors. It offers disruptive voltage regulators, heterogeneous integration, and gallium arsenide switches. The firm's products are used in DC-DC voltage converters for portable, enterprise and consumer systems. The company was founded by Bob Conner and Jim Vorhaus in 2011 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | Director/Board Member | 01/12/2018 |
Antenna, Inc. (North Carolina)
 Antenna, Inc. (North Carolina) Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Antenna, Inc. operates as a mobile-first engagement platform for retailers and publishers that uses consumer feedback to increase sales, monetize content and build loyalty. The company was founded by Eric Chaves, Michael Shaw, and Porter Bayne and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Director/Board Member | 01/10/2018 |
Brightdoor LLC
 Brightdoor LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Brightdoor LLC offers relationship management software solutions for real estate industry. It offers visual communications, mobile engagement, and customer relationship management and marketing solutions. The company was founded by Deven K. Spear and Michael C. Worthington in 2005 and is headquartered in Cary, NC. | Director/Board Member | 01/12/2017 |
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Training of John Cambier
| Michigan State University | Undergraduate Degree |
| The University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 16 |
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Invensas Bonding Technologies, Inc.
 Invensas Bonding Technologies, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Invensas Bonding Technologies, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the design and development of semiconductor integration technology. It helps lower manufacturing and packaging costs and as well as increase yield associated with the manufacturing of Backside Illuminated (BSI) CMOS image sensors (IS), high-speed logic, stacked memory and memory-on-processor. Its technologies are enabling the creation of true 3D integrated circuits (ICs) at the gate level by delivering advantages including: reduced silicon cost, size reduction, reduced NRE, shorter time-to-market, lower power consumption, and increased system speed and performance. The company was founded in October 2000 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC. | Electronic Technology |
Brightdoor LLC
Brightdoor LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Brightdoor LLC offers relationship management software solutions for real estate industry. It offers visual communications, mobile engagement, and customer relationship management and marketing solutions. The company was founded by Deven K. Spear and Michael C. Worthington in 2005 and is headquartered in Cary, NC. | Technology Services |
Axial Exchange Inc/old/
 Axial Exchange Inc/old/ Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Axial Exchange Inc./old/ develops and publishes patient care and engagement software. Its features include care teams, wellness programs, activities, health trackers, medication management and push notification. The company was founded by Joanne Rohde and Mark Ragusa in 2009 an is headquartered in Raleigh, NC. | Technology Services |
Impossible Objects LLC
Impossible Objects LLC Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Impossible Objects LLC provides 3D printing technology. It offers carbon fiber, kevlar, and fiberglass composites. The company was founded by Robert Swartz in 2011 and is headquartered Northbrook, IL. | Commercial Services |
Cronos Integrated Microsystems, Inc.
 Cronos Integrated Microsystems, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Cronos Integrated Microsystems, Inc. provides micro-electro-mechanical systems devices to the fiber optic communications market. The company is based in Research Triangle Park, NC. Cronos Integrated Microsystems was acquired by Viavi Solutions, Inc. on April 20, 2000 for $571.99 million. | Electronic Technology |
MCNC Research & Development Institute
MCNC Research & Development Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Research Triangle Institute, MCNC Research & Development Institute operates a non-profit research organization that connects the worlds of science and commerce. The company is based in Research Triangle Park, NC. MCNC Research & Development Institute was acquired by Research Triangle Institute on March 11, 2005. | Commercial Services |
HexaTech, Inc.
 HexaTech, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology HexaTech, Inc. designs and manufactures aluminum nitride single crystals. It offers aluminum nitride substrates, and technology development. The company was founded by Raoul Schlesser and Zlatko Sitar in 2001 and is headquartered in Morrisville, NC. | Electronic Technology |
NC IDEA (Venture Capital)
 NC IDEA (Venture Capital) Investment ManagersFinance NC IDEA (Venture Capital) is a Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of NC IDEA founded in 1900. The firm is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. | Finance |
IDEA Fund Partners LLC
IDEA Fund Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance IDEA Fund Partners LLC (IDEA Fund Partners) is a Venture Capital firm founded in 2007 by David P. Rizzo, John Cambier and Lister Delgado. The firm is headquartered in Durham, NC. | Finance |
Sarda Technologies, Inc.
Sarda Technologies, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Sarda Technologies, Inc. manufactures fabless power semiconductors. It offers disruptive voltage regulators, heterogeneous integration, and gallium arsenide switches. The firm's products are used in DC-DC voltage converters for portable, enterprise and consumer systems. The company was founded by Bob Conner and Jim Vorhaus in 2011 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | Electronic Technology |
71lbs, Inc.
 71lbs, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services 71lbs, Inc. provides FedEx and UPS money-back guarantee tracking systems on shipments. It offers data analytics and cost recovery to small and medium size companies to optimize shipping and logistic spend. The firm operates as a technology firm that looks beyond shipping, and utilizes shipping insights to provide instant savings and is a web-based "set and forget" service that automatically audits shipments handled by FedEx and UPS for small and medium-sized businesses, when the carriers don't deliver on time, the company files a refund request on the recipients behalf. The company was founded by Jose Li in 2012 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL. | Technology Services |
Antenna, Inc. (North Carolina)
Antenna, Inc. (North Carolina) Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Antenna, Inc. operates as a mobile-first engagement platform for retailers and publishers that uses consumer feedback to increase sales, monetize content and build loyalty. The company was founded by Eric Chaves, Michael Shaw, and Porter Bayne and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Commercial Services |
Lucerno Dynamics LLC
Lucerno Dynamics LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Lucerno Dynamics LLC engages in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and distribution of systems to detect the presence of radiolabeled biomarkers. It offers the Lara System, a solution which uses sensors on the patient’s skin to measure the radiation emitted from the areas of interest beneath the sensors. The company was founded by Josh Knowland, Ronald K. Lattanze, and Charles W. Scarantino on November 2, 2011 and is headquartered in Cary, NC. | Health Technology |
Royalty Exchange Program I LLC
 Royalty Exchange Program I LLC Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Royalty Exchange Program I LLC operates in oil and gas industry. The company is headquartered in Getzville, NY. | Energy Minerals |
Fenris Inc.
Fenris Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Fenris Inc. reinvents the quoting process for global P&C insurance. It offers TouchQuote, is a white-labeled mobile-first quoting platform. The company was founded by Jennifer Linton and is headquartered in Glen Allen, VA. | Technology Services |
ChoiceWORX, Inc.
ChoiceWORX, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services ChoiceWORX, Inc. operates as an intelligent automation software company. The firm's platform leverages the power and scalability of artificial intelligence to automate Service Desk (Apptinuum) and Robotic Process Automation Management (Robotinuum). the company was founded by Sam Gross and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
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