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Infrastructure Finance
We advise investors and developers on financing strategies for energy infrastructure projects,drawing on decades of experience structuring complex transactions across the sector.
WE ARE YOUR CLEAN ENERGY INVESTMEnT PARTNERS
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TAX CREDITS
Energy Innovation
Dakota Ridge Capital makes renewable and clean energy deals happen
Over 3 Bn of taxes saved since 1998
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Clients Who Trust Us
Our Services
Energy markets are changing faster than they have in decades. The rapid growth of AI, rising electricity demand, and the investment required to expand generation and transmission are creating new opportunities across the sector. Dakota Ridge Capital helps investors, developers, and strategic partners understand where those opportunities exist—and how to structure capital to participate in them.
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Energy Infrastructure Advisory
We help clients evaluate market opportunities, assess project economics, and navigate the changing landscape created by AI-driven electricity demand and grid expansion.
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Tax Credit Structuring
We structure transferable tax credit transactions that help investors deploy capital efficiently while providing developers with the financing needed to move projects forward.
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OUR LEADERSHIP
Neil Winward is the founding partner of Dakota Ridge Capital, helping infrastructure investors, family offices, and developers position capital in the physical energy assets powering the AI economy — including tax credit structuring that maximises returns under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Before founding Dakota Ridge Capital, Neil held significant leadership roles at Dresdner Kleinwort, ORIX Corporation USA, and Sevara Capital Advisors. He publishes The AI Grid Report, a weekly briefing on AI infrastructure, electricity demand, and energy markets.
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CASE STUDIES
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CLIENT VOICES
I had the pleasure of working with Neil Winward during his stint at ORIX. While this was the first time I got to work with Neil four years ago, his reputation preceded him. Neil is an outstanding professional with thorough understanding of Project Finance and Structured Finance. Neil is also an expert tax Structurer, which gives him a significant edge when it comes to structuring complex tax related financing, including tax equity. With his constructive approach, Silverpeak and ORIX could devise an excellent mousetrap that allowed both organizations a mutually beneficial outcome from economic, accounting and tax perspectives. In addition to his financing experience, Neil brings a seasoned negotiating approach to the table. With his calm demeanor and professional manner, he can work through complex negotiations without causing acrimony. Consequently, our professional relationship has matured into mutually appreciative friendship. It has been an absolute honor and privilege working with Neil and wish him luck in future endeavors.
Neil is hyper-intelligent, organized in thought and deed, and a super thought-provoking guy. There's no such thing as resting on your laurels with Neil. He stays up-to-date on such a plethora of subjects that I always gain some insight when we speak. He's had several "lives" since we worked at Sevara together and he still constantly manages to make me take what I believe, turn it inside out to make sure it's justifiable, and adjust as necessary. He's a super asset in whatever he does!
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Working for Neil at Dresdner Kleinwort is one of my fondest Wall Street memories. His leadership allowed our team to take creative risks and execute some of the market's first NAV lending and fund derivatives transactions. Neil was not only a brilliant structurer of complex transactions but a skilled manager, deftly growing several businesses across the globe. You could always depend on his intellect, logical thinking and calm manner to guide you through challenging times. I would highly recommend him to any potential client or investor.
Neil, and the entire Sevara team, bring an incredible focus, combined with a strong sense of what terms will enable a transaction to close, to the table. For business concerns with private market capital needs, the Sevara team can guide the process. In addition, Neil is very personable and enjoyable to work with.
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