WHO WE SERVE
Clients are project development companies or ventures seeking financing, usually private equity or debt, or both, and sometimes hiring us for development assistance or advice within our focus areas.
Client History | Case Studies
We also work with a growing community of Affiliates, specialized Family Office investors, EPC firms, General Contractors, OEMs, and others that deliver impact services to our colleagues and clients.
At In3, we are innovative leaders expanding the path for businesses seeking multiple bottom line interests, seeing the financial world generate social and environmental good alongside profits. In3 Capital connects mission-driven companies and their senior managers with mission-aligned investors.
WHAT WE DO
We are a fully-integrated impact finance and advisory firm with in-house project funding capabilities, best-in-class development, de-risking and “alternative” investing expertise. We deliver advantageous project funding via an established US capital partner.
Now in our 26th year, In3 has delivered both venture and project funding for diverse industries (energy, food/ag, water, materials, housing) in the US, EU and emerging/frontier markets. We finance, help develop plans and financial models, review and evaluate, de-risk and structure transactions, and occasionally host engaging “impact innovation” events to connect people working with cleantech, impact capital and innovative, “circular economy” zero waste solutions. Venture Capital here
WHO WE ARE
Management Team InfoAffiliates & Advisory BoardIn3 is managed by an experienced team of “boutique” financial services practitioners who are helping to take the new, “circular” economy from the margins to the mainstream. We preferentially support Clean Energy and Impact Infrastructure developers and our investor partners to profit together.
In3 Affiliates are remote offices, trained in our innovative (we say “next gen”) funding program, based in key markets worldwide. Affiliates refer clients seeking funding (once the investment opportunity is qualified), assist with vetting and KYC, or help within their specializations. more
With In3’s development partners, we have designed/funded/built over 1.2 GW of clean power generation in the US, with current projects delivering renewables, real estate, housing, healthcare and waste-to-value globally.
Our Focus Areas
Advisory, Capital & Events
Advisory
Advisory services for projects and ventures in diverse “impact” sectors (mainly renewables, regenerative and “climate-smart” industries) with deep consulting bench for funding, carbon credits, green/blue bonds and ESG.
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Capital
Access to Impact Capital through In3’s Completion Assurance Program™ (In3CAP), for impact projects with global reach making funding faster, easier, better as well as loans and equity partnership opportunities.
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Events
Events & meetings where industry experts, investors, and entrepreneurs explore ideas and developments in renewables, impact innovations, risk management/guarantees, solving tough sustainability problems.
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In3 helps you secure resources for a thriving future. Our main purpose enables middle-market access to billions in available capital, with value-added services to accelerate and more reliably secure project finance.
How? We connect our clients to the funding, partners or resources they seek through our Completion Assurance Program (CAP funding), alternative project financing, and Advisory services. We serve clients in almost every region, in over 30 sectors.
See our Client History or ask for our firm’s resume.
Our Team
In business since 1996, our team of experienced impact investment, development finance, banking and venture capital professionals bring diverse industry backgrounds and complementary skillsets.
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Team Biographies
Daniel Robin
Founder & Senior Partner
impact investing, investor relations, financial modeling, capital formation, de-risking, pitching, coaching, teaching, speaking
Ryan Sarnataro
Senior Financial Analyst
business advisor, quantitative analyst, financial modeling, tax advising & accounting, natural products industry expert
Lana Solesen
European Investment Operations Director
business development, venture & project financing, renewables, due diligence, modeling & analysis
Jordan Daniels
Sustainability Director
analytics, construction management, renewable energy engineering, high-performance buildings and campuses, regenerative design, circularity, and sustainable agriculture.
John Carroll
Project Finance Director
Financial modeling and tax equities expert with more than two decades experience in diverse sectors, from renewables to real estate, US Dept of Energy consultant
David Worrell
Chief Financial Officer
venture fund formation & management, financial & market analysis, sales, accounting, bookkeeping, financial modeling
In3 Strategic Advisory Services
In3 works to provide faster and easier access to impact capital as well as comprehensive services, from arranging carbon credits, ESG consulting, and financial modeling/de-risking to project co-development expertise within sectors we know, such as renewables, social and environmental impact ventures, and innovative “impact” projects in the US and emerging markets.
How do we work? We actually listen. We partner with you to achieve alignment with our underwriter’s requirements, review and develop stronger business plans, IFRS-compliant financial models, more targetted presentations, risk mitigation and due diligence preparation.
We pay careful attention to your stated requirements as well as the less obvious drivers of true success (subtle but important factors like aligned vision and value) to ensure the optimal capital solutions, ownership structures, and skillfully-executed fundraising strategies that pass the test of time.
How are we different? We can help take you where banks would typically not dare to invest (so-called “alternative” investments), with attractive loans, dedicated debt facilities, private family office equity investments, … and more promising and sustainable long-term results. “Faster, easier, better,” made manifest.
More on In3’s expert Advisory and Project Development Services. Getting Started
See our Case Studies, Testimonials, Capital Guarantee Program, and recent examples of Where We Work to learn more.
The In3 Flagship
In3Capital’s Next Gen Project Finance Program
Any reasonably well-defined, mid-market project can fit with our program’s conditions for accelerated financing at favorable terms. We define “fit” as any project, or portfolio(s) of projects, that satisfies 4 S’s: Size, Space, Stage and Surety, below. First draw in 30-45 days.
Four key differences described here or view our flagship funding program’s 1-page tear sheet (PDF)
In3 Completion Assurance Program (CAP funding) offers far fewer restrictions than traditional project funding — requires less painstaking due diligence preparation, with greater technical and operating risk tolerance and thus greater certainty of reaching closing, once pre-qualified. In3CAP is faster, easier, better.
SIZE
$25 million or more per project; for budgets less than $25 million, consider bundling a “pipeline” or portfolio of multiple, related projects under one finance facility. Can include pre-construction costs, if any. For venture capital and/or advisory visit here. About types of funding.
SPACE
Delivers positive impacts, ideally (or at least does no social or environmental harm) – more than 30 industries get preferential treatment. We work all over the world – see our recent projects and case studies for examples.
STAGE
We can work with you at any stage. Your project does not need to be “shovel-ready.” It is fine if additional pre-construction development work is needed or, altenatively, all you need is procurement, construction, and comissioning funds.
SURETY
Investment (equity and/or debt) can be expedited with a Completion Assurance guarantee – sovereign, private or bank – for financing up to 100% of the project’s budget, with financial closings in less than 30 days, first funds within 30-45 days.
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PROJECT FINANCE CASE STUDY:
Agricultural Supply Chain
In3 Group arranged senior debt through the InterAmerican Investment Corp. (IIC), part of the InterAmerican Development Bank (IDB), for one of the largest producers of dried organic tropical fruits in North America. The arrangements were completed in just a few months and the company has since secured additional working capital from other, hardlined sources, as a result of meeting IIC’s stringent loan requirements, including environmental and social performance. The company has opened additional facilities and exceeded growth expectations in the years since. In3 provided the business plan, financial modeling, loan origination and due diligence support that delivered investment success.
PROJECT FINANCE CASE STUDY:
Capacity Building in Indonesia
Working with Asian Development Bank and private-sector partners, In3 founder Daniel Robin provided technical assistance for financing large-scale energy efficiency projects through capital / loan guarantees and insurance product innovation. Most local banks had been previously unwilling to consider energy efficiency retrofits as the upfront capital costs make projects appear untenable, despite substantial long-term savings spread over the life of the equipment. Daniel helped organize the enabling credit enhancements, insurance, and change management procedures as well as the training materials to make the transition.
Testimonials
Don’t take our word for it – here are some recommendations for In3 Capital and its managing partner Daniel Robin:
Rusty Brown
President & CEO at Fine Dried Foods International
We are delighted that our loan has been approved and we expect to see the ‘fruits of our labor’ in just a few weeks. This expansion will create up to 350 additional jobs in rural Mexico, helping us complete our packing plant.
It has been a pleasure working with you and your team, and it is clear in hindsight your preparation work and responsiveness was key to gaining lender interest and approval. After the preparation, the loan due diligence went quickly, and your assistance was timely and professional. In3’s loan origination, advisory and consulting services were greatly appreciated throughout.
I am happy to recommend In3’s services to others seeking long-term project financing. Thank you!
Jim Uno
President & CEO at American Green Lights and Hachipa, Inc.
I have had the pleasure of working with Daniel on several U.S.-based and International projects. His professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to achieve results makes him an excellent partner and collaborator for any business venture. His attitude is always positive and encouraging, and his straight forward communications style is refreshing and helps move projects forward.
I highly recommend working with Daniel for your project financing needs or any business venture where you need a straight shooter with integrity and capability.
Hina Pendle
Facilitator
Daniel is brilliant, energetic, devoted and a joy to work with. He is passionate in making the world a better place through advancing the knowledge and enthusiasm for sustainable technology and practices. I highly recommend Daniel if you want to get something done beyond your expectations.
Jeremiah Ridenour
COO at Tripper Inc.
Daniel is an outstanding human being that combines years of professional training in business management and human development with a passion and dedication to goal oriented tasks. He is capable of holding boundaries while seeing others around him with compassion. This combination of technical management skills and humanistic insight reveals how he can encourage them grow as individuals and as company assets or fire them for the good of everyone. He is also a skilled technical writer and my favorite editor.
A Sampling of Recent In3 Projects
Where We Work
We help regenerative, renewable, and sustainable “impact” project developers in nearlyall countries to secure financing. Here are samples of our recent work around the world.
Bangladesh
Partner financing of a modern hotel via our Completion Assurance Program™.
Brazil
60MW of solar/PV and wind projects in several locations.
Canada
Tires and Plastics conversion to recovered Carbon Black (rCB), a valuable type of char, plus steel and energy.
Costa Rica
Regenerative hospitality — mixed-use real estate that preserves and restores the coastal habitat and upholds the national plan for sustainable development.
West Africa
Up to 300MW of solar/PV projects with storage. Private offtaker with generation assets located nearby (“wheeling” charges apply), under long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Smart meters in neighboring countries using the West African Power Pool.
Ghana
Proposed large-scale Regenerative Agriculture cultivating diverse, organic food crops using “no till” practices, cover crops, multi-paddock grazing. EcoCert (France) and out-grower program with smallhold farmers. Pending.
SE Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Timber bamboo as building material with Carbon Credits and biochar plus baseload power with storage using a private guarantor enabling streamlined due diligence, favorable terms and rapid financial closing.
USA
Financing large-scale LED lighting retrofits under an award-winning Lighting as a Service (LaaS) model, with no money down from client for a major US-based food processor.
End-of-life Tire Pyrolysis solutions, closing the loop, recovering materials that are used to greatly reduce carbon emissions.
Renewables Investor Forum
Events
In3 Group organizes the Renewables Investor Forum events. This is a platform for anyone interested or involved in renewables, cleantech, sustainable or regenerative project finance. Experts, investors and entrepreneurs mingle as they learn about the latest innovations and trends in a variety of green business sectors. Although based in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, our members span 4 continents and invest in qualified projects globally.
Since 2023, RIF has co-hosted a series of Impact Innovation Forums, focused on hot sectors with opportunities for sponsoring guarantors and direct investors, mainly in N. America, Latin America & the Caribbean and Europe.
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