Bioani

BIOANI is an Ivorian company founded in 2022, specialized in the valorization of organic waste and the local production of biological fertilizers. Its solution is based on the breeding of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae to transform organic waste into a high-performance natural fertilizer called Vitalisol. This fertilizer helps reduce the use of imported chemical fertilizers and strengthens soil fertility. In doing so, BIOANI contributes to the decarbonization of agricultural production and the local valorization of organic waste. 

As part of its development, BIOANI joined the CATAL1.5°T program, benefiting from seed funding aimed at industrializing its production. This support includes working capital financing to ensure operational continuity during scale-up, strengthening logistics through the purchase of vehicles for sourcing and delivery, and structuring accounting and ESG management. In the long term, the company aims to become a key player in sustainable fertilization in Côte d’Ivoire by increasing its production capacity and contributing to the climate resilience of the agricultural sector. 

The entrepreneur 

Thibault GUILLE holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics & Management from McGill University in Montreal and a Master of Science in Management from Università Bocconi in Milan. He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of BIOANI. 

His professional background includes several roles in finance and strategy. He worked as a Credit Risk Analyst at Bpifrance in 2016, then as a Strategy Consultant at 180 Degrees Consulting from 2016 to 2017. In 2018, he served as a Corporate Strategy Analyst at Orano, followed by a role as Consultant at Kea & Partners in 2019. He was also a Finance and Operations Analyst at Quicksign between 2019 and 2020. From 2020 to 2022, Thibault GUILLE worked as an Investment Officer at Proparco in Abidjan, where he contributed to the appraisal and monitoring of investments in West Africa, developing strong knowledge of African SMEs and environmentally focused projects. 

Partnership with I&P and Comoé Capital 

I&P has committed alongside BIOANI under the CATAL1.5°T program, implemented in Côte d’Ivoire by Comoé Capital, through: 

• Repayable financing of FCFA 68,211,000, disbursed in three tranches subject to performance KPIs; 
• The provision of technical assistance in financial and organizational management; 
• Strengthening reporting and financial structuring; 
• Strategic support to facilitate the company’s scale-up. 

Key impacts 

• Climate: valorization of 6,892 tons of waste and sales of Vitalisol fertilizer, contributing to a reduction of up to −19,174 tCO2e in 2026; 
• Social: creation and formalization of 54 jobs by 2030; 
• Agriculture: sustainable improvement in productivity and resilience of agricultural operations in the face of climate change.