לוגו essence partners

Make

it

Count

Impacting the Israeli landscape through
Every Investment

Over the past 5 years, we created a community of investors based on trust, partnerships and goals, enabling high-impact investments across energy, infrastructure, and national assets.

What started in early 2020 as a joint venture of five families with a shared vision rooted in Israel’s entrepreneurial spirit, has grown into a prominent private equity firm shaping the future of Israeli infrastructure and driving regional growth.

Building
Israel’s Future

Building
Israel’s Future

There is something powerful in knowing that future generations will look around and see Israel growing, thriving, and connected, thanks to investments made today.

In a world full of investment opportunities, investing in Israel is more than just a sentiment.
It’s the commitment to make it count – building the country’s future, strengthening its economy, and ensuring long-term growth.

Institutional Partners

We shape the Future
of Israel’s Infrastructure

By strengthening the economy and driving regional growth, we lay the foundations for Israel’s tomorrow.
Our mission is to invest in significant infrastructure opportunities that make a real
impact on the country’s landscape and create long-term value for generations to come.

The Team

Shai Weil - essence partners

Shai Weil

Chairman

A member of the Weil family, owners of 
a diverse portfolio across infrastructure, transportation, renewable energy, and cloud computing solutions
Myriam Guez - essence partners

Myriam Guez

CEO

Over 20 years of proven expertise in leading financing, project development and management in the sectors of desalination, transportation, civil services and energy including renewables
Eitan Cohen - essence partners

Eitan Cohen

CFO

Broad experience in investment banking, financial advisory, and asset valuation across multiple sectors, with a focus on energy and infrastructure

Community

Advisory board

Advisory board

Mr. Micha Jesselson

CEO of Jesselson investments, a family office based in Tel Aviv focusing on global investments in real estate, private equity, industrial companies and venture capital

Mr. Yoni Leiman

Founder & CEO at Ortal Enterprises and investments, the Leiman family single family office which operates an in-house innovative hedge fund and invest in real-estate, private-equity, venture capital and tourism opportunities

Mr. Elie Weiss

Principal of several real-estate companies managing retail, office and residential rental properties and development projects throughout the US

Mr. Gil Weil

Entrepreneur and investor, owner and manager of a portfolio of companies across services, industry, real estate, energy and tech, in Israel and abroad. Has founded and led multiple ventures, with expertise in business development, corporate growth and financial management

Mr. Yirmie Elkus

Manager of private family office, which main investments spanning real-estate, private equity and credit facilities. Former CFO of Gama management and clearing, the largest credit card factoring company

We Invest
in places
that shape Israel’s Future

Minrav Group

Over 50 years of shaping the
Israeli landscape

Founded in 1969 by the late Avraham Kuznitsky, Minrav Group has grown into a leading company in infrastructure and real estate in Israel. For over 50 years, the group has initiated and managed large-scale, complex projects across residential construction, national infrastructure, and complex engineering works.

By combining innovation and decades of experience, the group plays a key role in shaping Israel’s urban and national landscape, while maintaining an uncompromising commitment to quality and strict adherence to international standards and regulations. These values have positioned it as a trusted partner to government ministries, public institutions, and leading companies in Israel and abroad.

Minrav Group

Over 50 years of shaping the
Israeli landscape

Alon Gas

Building Israel’s future through natural resources

Alon Gas

Building Israel’s future through natural resources

A strategic energy company focused on the exploration and production of natural gas in Israel. The company holds a 4% working interest in the Tamar reservoir, alongside additional overriding royalty interests, both directly and through its stake in Tomer Energy Royalties.

The Tamar reservoir, located 90 km off the coast of Haifa, has been at the heart of Israel’s natural gas revolution since production began in 2013. It supplies the national grid, enhances Israel’s energy independence, and contributes to regional stability through cross-border pipelines to neighboring countries. As one of Israel’s most significant energy assets, Tamar continues to anchor the country’s energy transition and long-term economic growth