ControlPoint
ControlPoint is a pre-commercial veterinary diagnostics startup developing the K9 Rapid Test, a single-use handheld point-of-care device that detects multiple kennel cough (CIRDC) pathogens in one test for veterinary clinics, paired with a QR-code mobile app for result sharing.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2020
- HeadquartersCampbell, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
ControlPoint firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ControlPoint
- Legal name
- ControlPoint, Inc.
- Website
- https://controlpointdx.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2020
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- ControlPoint is a pre-commercial veterinary diagnostics startup developing the K9 Rapid Test, a single-use handheld point-of-care device that detects multiple kennel cough (CIRDC) pathogens in one test for veterinary clinics, paired with a QR-code mobile app for result sharing.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ControlPoint industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Veterinary Diagnostics
- NAICS
- Veterinary Services (54194), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215)
- SIC
- In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Point-of-Care & In-Clinic Diagnostics (Rapid Tests, Benchtop Analyzers) (HLAMADAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Laboratory & Point-of-Care Diagnostic Devices (Analyzers, Test Kits, Microscopy) (HLAMAFAI)
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Where ControlPoint is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Campbell
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
ControlPoint business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Pre-revenue; planned sale of single-use disposable diagnostic test hardware: Company is pre-commercial; product (K9 Rapid Test for kennel cough / CIRDC) is under development. Planned revenue model is the sale of single-use, disposable handheld diagnostic test devices (and potentially associated mobile app) to veterinary clinics and animal health providers. Consumable/recurring revenue stream expected from replacement test purchases.
Go-to-market motion3 records
ControlPoint product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ControlPoint is developing a single-use, disposable, hand-held point-of-care diagnostic test (K9 Rapid Test) intended for veterinary clinics to detect multiple pathogens associated with canine infectious respiratory disease (CIRD/kennel cough) in a single device, delivering results within minutes rather than the current 5-7 day central laboratory turnaround. The test is paired with a companion mobile app that uses a built-in QR code to let veterinarians and pet owners view and share test results instantly. The product is currently under development, with a planned European launch following real-world sample collection studies.
Product overview
ControlPoint is a single unified veterinary diagnostics offering centered on its in-development K9 Rapid Test for Kennel Cough (CIRD), a single-use disposable hand-held point-of-care device designed to detect multiple canine respiratory pathogens in one test and deliver results within minutes. The K9 Rapid Test is paired with the ControlPoint Mobile App, which uses a QR code to allow users to view and share test results instantly. ControlPoint was formed in 2020, launched in 2020, has filed its patent, demonstrated proof of concept, and is currently in product development with real-world sample collection underway in anticipation of a European launch.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- K9 Rapid Test for Kennel Cough (CIRD) Single-use, disposable, hand-held point-of-care diagnostic device intended for veterinary clinics to detect multiple pathogens associated with canine infectious respiratory disease (CIRD/kennel cough) in a single test, producing results in minutes at the point of care. Currently under development.
- ControlPoint Mobile App Mobile application that pairs with the K9 Rapid Test via a built-in QR code, enabling veterinarians and pet owners to view and share test results instantly on their phone.
Companies that use ControlPoint
Customer profileIdeal customer profiles1 record
ControlPoint technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
ControlPoint partnerships and signals
Strategic signalRecent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
ControlPoint competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- IDEXX Laboratories: Global leader in veterinary diagnostics, offering in-clinic analyzers (Catalyst Dx, SNAP tests) and reference-lab services including canine respiratory PCR panels. Directly comparable because it occupies the same veterinary POC + reference-lab space that ControlPoint's K9 Rapid Test targets, but at vastly greater scale and breadth across species and analytes.
- Zoetis Diagnostics: Animal-health giant with a diagnostics business (Vetscan, Witness, reference lab services) including canine infectious disease panels. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving the same veterinary clinics with multi-pathogen respiratory testing, and is particularly relevant because ControlPoint board member Paul Hays previously led Zoetis Global Diagnostics.
- Basepaws (Zoetis): Canine and feline genetic testing company acquired by Zoetis, offering at-home saliva-based DNA tests and oral health screening. Comparable as a canine diagnostics company serving pet owners and veterinarians with home-collect / consumer-friendly testing, though focused on genetics rather than infectious disease.
Direct peers
- Antech Diagnostics: Major veterinary reference laboratory (part of Mars Petcare) providing PCR panels for canine respiratory pathogens among many species. Directly comparable as a primary channel for the same CIRD testing that ControlPoint's POC device is designed to displace in-clinic.
- Heska (now part of Antech/Mars): Veterinary in-clinic diagnostics company offering point-of-care chemistry, hematology, and infectious disease tests, including canine-specific assays. Comparable as a direct POC veterinary diagnostics competitor whose in-clinic testing footprint ControlPoint is targeting.
- Volition Veterinary: Subsidiary of VolitionRx focused on veterinary Nu.Q® cancer and inflammatory disease diagnostics, including canine POC applications. Comparable as an emerging veterinary diagnostics developer pursuing clinical validation and commercialization in companion animals.
- MiDOG Animal Diagnostics: Veterinary diagnostics company offering next-generation sequencing-based pathogen detection for canine and feline infections, including respiratory disease. Comparable as a competitor focused on canine infectious disease detection, though using a different (NGS, lab-based) technical approach than ControlPoint's handheld POC.
- PetDx: Canine liquid-biopsy and molecular diagnostics company (OncoK9) focused on early cancer detection in dogs. Comparable as a venture-backed canine molecular diagnostics developer with a similar GTM into veterinary clinics and similar regulatory pathway considerations.
- Embark Veterinary: Direct-to-consumer and veterinarian-channel canine genetic testing and health screening company. Comparable as a canine diagnostics brand that uses consumer-friendly collection and digital reporting to engage both pet owners and clinics, similar to ControlPoint's QR-code mobile-app model.
Emerging players
- Vetted (Vetted BioLabs): Veterinary diagnostics startup developing novel in-clinic testing for companion animals. Comparable as an emerging veterinary diagnostics peer pursuing POC innovation with similar founder-stage funding profile and accelerator relationships.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
ControlPoint social profiles
Digital presenceControlPoint financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
ControlPoint leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
ControlPoint funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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ControlPoint M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about ControlPoint
What does ControlPoint do?
ControlPoint is developing a single-use, disposable, hand-held point-of-care diagnostic test (K9 Rapid Test) intended for veterinary clinics to detect multiple pathogens associated with canine infectious respiratory disease (CIRD/kennel cough) in a single device, delivering results within minutes rather than the current 5-7 day central laboratory turnaround. The test is paired with a companion mobile app that uses a built-in QR code to let veterinarians and pet owners view and share test results instantly. The product is currently under development, with a planned European launch following real-world sample collection studies.
Is ControlPoint a public or private company?
ControlPoint is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was ControlPoint founded?
ControlPoint was founded in 2020. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is ControlPoint based?
ControlPoint is headquartered in Campbell, United States, in the North America region.
How does ControlPoint make money?
One revenue line is on record: pre-revenue; planned sale of single-use disposable diagnostic test hardware.
Who are ControlPoint's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are IDEXX Laboratories, Zoetis Diagnostics and Basepaws (Zoetis). Direct peers are Antech Diagnostics, Heska (now part of Antech/Mars), Volition Veterinary, MiDOG Animal Diagnostics, PetDx and Embark Veterinary. Vetted (Vetted BioLabs) is listed as an emerging player.
Does ControlPoint have an API?
No public API is recorded for ControlPoint.
What industry is ControlPoint in?
ControlPoint's product category is Veterinary Diagnostics. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAMADAI, Point-of-Care & In-Clinic Diagnostics (Rapid Tests, Benchtop Analyzers), with a secondary code of HLAMAFAI, Laboratory & Point-of-Care Diagnostic Devices (Analyzers, Test Kits, Microscopy). Its NAICS code is 54194 and its SIC code is 2835.