Michael Ilan (1933-2018)

Michael Ilan was an industrialist, entrepreneur and visionary.
Michael founded Isralift Group in his mid-twenties and headed it for over 50 years. Leading it to become one of the top elevator companies in Israel, with additional activities around the globe.
After selling Isralift Group to KONE Corporation in 2012, Michael focused on promoting Israeli-based innovation. Through Ilan Holdings, Michael made significant investments in nearly 20 startups in various fields, endeavoring to support excellent entrepreneurs in Israel engaged in valuable world-wide disruption.
Michael vision as an investor was to identify promising startups. Turning the world it into a better place, through renewable energy, industrial efficiency, pioneering therapeutics solutions and others.
Michael’s legacy is continuing through the ongoing activity and growth of Ilan Holdings and its portfolio companies.