Our HISTORY
Stonegate Group was founded in 1994 by Erez Gil, starting as a pioneer in environmental and energy infrastructure.
The group built major national facilities in Israel and abroad, tackled some of the world’s toughest environmental challenges, and established leading companies in the sector.
As part of its expansion into real estate in Israel and the U.S., Stonegate established Acro Real Estate, which has since become a leading player in its field, delivering top-performing companies and landmark projects in Israel and the U.S.
Around 20 years ago, the group entered the high-tech sector, founding Future Gate — one of the world’s first venture capital funds focused on environmental, energy, and climate technologies.
Since its foundation, the group has consistently implemented a vision of entrepreneurship and innovation, establishing subsidiaries that have become prominent leaders in their respective industries.
1995
Founding of Ecosol & Minex – Leaders in hazardous waste management and metal recycling
Pioneers in Environmental Infrastructure & Renewable Energy – Stonegate was the first to operate in Israel in these fields.
⇨ Ecosol – Founded by Stonegate, a pioneer in hazardous waste treatment, built the largest national facility, and later successfully exited.
⇨ Minex – Stonegate was a founding partner, and the company became a leader in metal recycling.
2000
Founding of Future Gate - the first fund in the world for environmental, energy, and climate tech
⇨ Future Gate Fund – Operating in Europe, U.S and Israel.
⇨ Early-Stage Investments – Focused on environmental, energy, and climate technology companies.
⇨ Industry Integration – Promotes the integration of portfolio companies into leading industrial ecosystems across Europe and the U.S
2002
Establishment of Eco Oil – a national facility for biological treatment of hazardous waste and biogas production
⇨ Eco-Oil – Israel’s first national facility for biological industrial water treatment.
⇨ Leading Company – Over 1,000 clients across industry, food, restaurants, hotels, municipalities, and more
2005
FOUNDING OF ACRO GROUP
⇨ Acro Real Estate is a public company whose shares are traded on the Tel-Aviv stock exchange
2006
Establishment of M.B.R Enviro Systems – advanced technologies for tertiary wastewater treatment
⇨ MBR – Specializes in tertiary membrane biological treatment.
⇨ Strategic Partnership – Stonegate led the company to extensive operations in Israel and internationally.
⇨ Global Projects – Constructed major facilities in Israel, including some of the largest in the world, and in Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, and Russia.
2007
Establishment of Green Power – specializing in energy efficiency
⇨ Green Power – Founded by Stonegate, pioneering energy-saving solutions in Israel.
⇨ Acquisition of EHS – Expanded capabilities and project reach.
⇨ Major Projects – Over 100 energy efficiency projects, including some of Israel’s largest
2008
U.S. Real Estate Operations Launched Through Acro Real Estate
⇨ Acro U.S.A. – Started shortly after the 2009 U.S. crisis, developing leading real estate projects.
⇨ Acro Florida – Began real estate development in Florida shortly after the 2009 crisis
2020
Full Acquisition of Acro Infrastructures
Acquisition of full ownership in Acro Infrastructures
2022
Acro Real Estate – Publicly Listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
2026
Keep creating new things
⇨ Continuous Innovation – Always at the forefront of technology and industry trends.
⇨ Sustained Growth – Building on decades of proven excellence.
⇨ Cross-Sector Leadership – Driving impact in real estate, environmental, and high-tech fields
