How we started
In 1984 two determined virologists from Uppsala University founded Cavidi to make disease diagnostics and monitoring more accessible globally.
Their work began with the search for novel biomarkers for HIV. This led to the world’s first viral load monitoring kit that provided the accuracy of PCR without the expense, expertise, or equipment.
Discovery through adversity
Faced with the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, our virologists saw the need for an easily deployed yet highly accurate diagnostic test. This work led to the discovery of BOLD (binding oligo ladder detection) — a novel immunoassay signal booster that can be used to increase the sensitivity of virtually any type of immunoassay by a factor of up to 100 times. Branded Exazym®, it was successfully trialed on the SARS-CoV-2 virus and now is being tested on a number of challenging biomarkers.
Vision
A world where all people have equal access to quality healthcare.
Mission
Ensure equal access to essential diagnostic and monitoring tests for all people globally.
Goals
Enable essential research, diagnostic, and monitoring tests to be run in any lab anywhere.