About Us
About Bilqis GreenTech
Who We Are
Bilqis GreenTech was founded by twin sisters Safi and Sarah, driven by lived experiences across cultures, industries, and communities.
Growing up in a household supported by dedicated workers who became family, they witnessed firsthand how unsafe waste practices can impact health and dignity. Later, living in 11 countries and spending time on construction sites in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, where their family has operated a construction business for over 20 years, exposed them to the scale of waste generated by cities, events, and infrastructure projects and how poorly it is often managed.
These experiences shaped a clear mission: to make waste management: safer, smarter, and more human.


Why The Name “Bilqis”
The name Bilqis is inspired by Queen Bilqis (Queen of Sheba), a revered figure known for her wisdom, leadership, and commitment to justice. As the ruler of the ancient kingdom of Sheba, Bilqis was celebrated for her intelligence, diplomacy, and thoughtful governance.
As a women-led startup, we deeply resonate with these values. Bilqis GreenTech reflects our belief that strong leadership is rooted in knowledge, responsibility, and purpose. We strive to embody Bilqis’s legacy by building solutions that are intelligent, fair, and impactful while serving as role models for women and future innovators.
Values We Carry Forward
  • Wisdom & Knowledge: Driving innovation through informed, data-driven solutions.
  • Leadership & Empowerment: Using technology to uplift communities and create opportunity.
  • Justice & Fairness: Designing inclusive systems that protect people, health, and the environment.
Through Bilqis GreenTech, we aim to transform waste into value and lead the next generation of sustainable innovation with purpose and integrity.
  • Our Mission
    To make waste measurable, manageable, and circular through AI and robotics — delivering cleaner operations for events and cities.
  • Our Vision
    A world where every venue and city runs waste-free, data-driven, and with zero harm to people or the planet.
The Founders
Twin sisters leading Bilqis mission to make city operations cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable.
  • Safiatou Fomba
    Co-Founder & CEO
    7+ years in development finance & investment management.
    Ex-African Development Bank, Carne Group, Crestbridge Luxembourg.
    MSc International Finance & Investment (London South Bank University - UK),
    MSc Financial Management (Loughborough University - UK),
    BA International Business (Ipag Business School - Nice, France).
    Leads sustainability strategy, partnerships, and innovation.
  • Sarah Fomba
    Co-Founder & COO
    7+ years in operations & hospitality.
    Guest Experience & FBO Operations Executive at Gama Aviation (Private Jet).
    Former COO of our family-owned construction company.
    MSc International Finance & Investment (London South Bank University - UK),
    MSc International Management (Loughborough University - UK),
    BA International Business (Ipag Business School - Nice, France).
    Leads operations, logistics, and client experience.
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