iZi Group

What iZi Group does

iZi Group is a French private holding company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Lyon, organized around four wholly-owned operating subsidiaries: IZInovation (scientific testing and R&D for invasive species, pest control, and plant health), IZIPest (a training center for pest control operators, positioned as the first of its kind in France), IZIDiag (independent audit and inspection services for the food, pharmaceutical, and sensitive industries, launched in 2024), and IZIgreen (biodiversity and CSR solutions for industries and local authorities, launched in 2025). The company operates scientific testing laboratories on the LA DOUA scientific campus in proximity to Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University, reinvesting 15% of revenue into R&D, and serves a horizontal B2B customer base spanning pest control operators, industrial partners, food and pharmaceutical firms, and local authorities with regulatory compliance and biodiversity needs.

The business model is professional services across all four revenue streams, with quote-based, tailored engagement rather than standardized pricing. Go-to-market is hybrid: direct enterprise field sales through the four departmental channels, supplemented by event-driven activity at industry trade shows such as Parasitec and educational webinars. The company has executed a programmatic acquisition strategy, acquiring Cotesia and Gong-Eco in 2024 and Pollinium (a corporate beekeeping business with 350+ hives across 70 companies) in 2025, while pursuing partnerships with the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) and the recruitment platform Huggy. The company is founder-controlled by Dr. Romain Lasseur (President) and Christine Ferrari (Deputy CEO), with no external institutional investment disclosed.

Name

iZi Group

Legal name

IZIgroup, SAS

Website

https://izigroup.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

iZi Group is a French private holding company founded in 2013 that operates four specialized subsidiaries providing training, scientific R&D, audit, and biodiversity services for pest control operators, industrial clients, and local authorities managing invasive species, pathogens, and environmental compliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental and Pest Management Services

NAICS

Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Pest Control (Non-Specialty) (HSAMAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stored Product Pest (SPP) & Commodity Protection (IMAIAHAM), Healthcare Facilities Pest Control (Hospitals, Clinics) (HSAMAKAE), Agriculture, Greenhouse & Nursery Commercial Pest Services (HSAMAKAO), Invasive Species & Weed Management (BPABADAJ)

Keywords

• Pest control services
• Environmental consulting
• Biodiversity management
• Scientific testing services
• Professional training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Training Services (IZIPest): Training center providing regulatory and technical training to pest control operators. Revenue generated through training fees for professional development courses.
2. R&D and Testing Services (IZInovation): Scientific testing, efficacy trials, and experimentation services for industrial clients developing pest control and plant health solutions. Engineers and technicians work in partnership with industries.
3. Audit and Diagnostic Services (IZIDiag): Independent audit, inspection, and consulting services for food, pharmaceutical, and sensitive industries. Helps partners identify improvement opportunities and optimize operational processes.
4. Biodiversity Solutions (IZIgreen): Environmental and biodiversity services including bee conservation (Pollinium), RSE consulting, and sustainable alternatives for industries and local authorities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IZIgroup provides consulting, research, training, audit, and environmental services for managing invasive species, pests, and pathogens through four specialized departments: IZInovation (R&D and efficacy testing), IZIPest (professional training for pest control operators), IZIDiag (independent audits and diagnostics for food, pharmaceutical, and sensitive industries), and IZIgreen (biodiversity, CSR, and ESG solutions for industries and local authorities).

Product overview

IZIgroup is a specialized services company operating in four interconnected departments: IZInovation (scientific testing and R&D), IZIPest (professional training for pest control operators), IZIDiag (independent audit and inspection services), and IZIgreen (biodiversity and CSR solutions). The company acquired Pollinium in 2025 to strengthen its biodiversity offerings. The group serves industries, local authorities, and agricultural professionals with expertise in invasive species management, pathogen control, and environmental protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IZInovation: Research and development, innovation support, regulatory compliance testing, and collaborative innovation platform for industrial clients
• IZIPest
• IZIDiag
• IZIgreen

Products and services

• IZInovation - R&D and Testing Services Research and development department offering a comprehensive approach from initial idea to regulatory compliance, including efficacy testing and experimental studies. Serves industrial clients developing pest control, plant health, and invasive species management products.
• IZIPest - Professional Training Center First training center in France entirely dedicated to public and rural hygiene professionals, providing cutting-edge regulatory and technical training for pest control operators. Contributes to responsible management of invasive species and biodiversity preservation.
• IZIDiag - Independent Audit and Diagnostic Services Independent audit firm providing objective and in-depth reports for food, pharmaceutical, and sensitive industries. Helps partners identify improvement opportunities, strengthen regulatory compliance, and optimize operational processes.
• IZIgreen - Biodiversity and CSR Solutions Department dedicated to eco-responsibility and biodiversity, collaborating with industries and local authorities to offer innovative pest control solutions while promoting biodiversity. Provides customized CSR solutions, CSRD/ESG reporting support, and biodiversity management.
• Pollinium - Corporate Beekeeping and Bee Conservation Corporate beekeeping expert specializing in bee preservation and biodiversity, operating more than 350 hives installed in 70 companies to support pollination and ecosystem balance for corporate clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1009 professionals trained directly in 2020 with 540 additional remote trainees
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CCI (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025IZIgroup is a partner of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, demonstrating commitment to local business development and professional network expansion.
• HuggycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2024IZIgroup partners with Huggy for circular recruitment, an innovative HR approach that provides personalized recommendations to candidates and access to a network of qualified talents. This partnership aims to recommend 38 quality talents (candidates, work-study students, and interns) in 2025, contributing to professional inclusion and optimizing recruitment processes.
• CLIKECOminorOthersCLIKECO is IZIgroup's waste management supplier for laboratory testing products, providing complete traceability of waste including insecticides, rodenticides (solid, liquid, aerosols).
• Claude Bernard Lyon 1 UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIZIgroup maintains a close relationship with Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University through its testing laboratory on the LA DOUA scientific campus, supporting research and development activities.
• Aidons Marina AssociationminorOthersIZIgroup supports local humanitarian causes including the Aidons Marina Association, which focuses on fighting pediatric cancer.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Eurofins Scientific: Global testing, inspection and certification (TIC) network with deep food and pharmaceutical laboratory coverage. Directly comparable to IZInovation's efficacy testing and IZIDiag's audit/diagnostic services for sensitive industries, though at vastly greater scale.
• Anticimex: European pest control specialist operating across commercial and residential segments with integrated service offerings. Most directly comparable to IZIgroup as a multi-country pest services platform combining service delivery, training, and innovation — though at much larger scale.
• De Sangosse: France-headquartered crop protection and pest control product company with biocontrol and biocide lines. Comparable to IZIgroup through overlapping end markets in agricultural pest management and through likely customer overlap with French pest control operators trained by IZIPest.

Broad incumbents

• Rentokil Initial: Global leader in pest control and hygiene services with extensive commercial contracts. Overlaps with IZIDiag and IZIPest through its commercial pest management and technician training operations, but operates as a broad incumbent rather than a specialist.
• SGS: World's largest testing, inspection and certification company serving agriculture, food, and industrial clients. Comparable to IZIgroup's audit and testing operations, particularly for agricultural pest management and food/pharma compliance work.
• Ecolab: Global provider of water, hygiene, and pest elimination services to industrial and commercial customers. Comparable through its pest elimination business serving food, hospitality, and healthcare — similar end customers to IZIDiag but bundled into a much wider portfolio.
• Bureau Veritas: International TIC group with industry certification, environmental, and agri-food testing lines. Overlaps with IZIDiag (industrial compliance auditing) and IZInovation (product testing) as a broad incumbent offering similar services across food, pharma, and environmental categories.

Regional players

• Orkin (Rollins): North American pest control leader serving residential and commercial customers with technician-driven service delivery. Comparable in pest management service model and operator training needs, but operates primarily in a different geography.

Emerging players

• Mérieux NutriSciences: Specialist food safety and quality testing laboratory network serving food manufacturers and retailers. Closely mirrors IZIDiag's anti-pest inspection and compliance work for the food industry, with stronger geographic reach.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): Global environmental consulting firm advising corporates on biodiversity, ESG, and sustainability programs. Comparable to IZIgreen's biodiversity and CSR advisory offering, though ERM operates at much larger scale and across broader environmental domains.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/influencepestcontrol

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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