Our Background
Unparalleled Experience in the Marketplace.
Founded in 2004, Paragon is a specialized investment bank serving a wide variety of clients in the US power generation structured finance and M&A markets.
We have unparalleled expertise in M&A (sell-side and buy-side) and structured finance, including tax equity and debt solicitation, placement and execution.
Renewable and Fossil Fuel Technologies.
Our renewable technology experience includes wind (land based and off-shore), solar (utility scale, C&I, community solar and residential), battery electric storage systems, geothermal, fuel cell, and other technologies.
Our fossil fuel technology experience includes natural gas, diesel, and coal fired power generation facilities.
We’re A Strategic Financial Partner.
Paragon’s structured finance expertise includes cutting edge PTC and ITC tax benefit monetization techniques used for wind, solar, storage, and other renewable energy projects, including partnership flips, leases (SLB, inverted, and direct leases), as well as tax credit monetization structures which take advantage of the emerging credit transfer market created with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
Our Reputation is Built on Excellence.
Since 2004, Paragon’s professionals have represented clients on transactions valued in excess of $50 billion, representing over 20 GW of installed electric capacity and involving over 100 separate projects.
In 2023, we successfully advised on 14 renewable energy M&A and structured finance transactions, including large ticket M&A engagements, sale-leasebacks, tax equity and tax credit transfer transactions, and debt financings with an aggregate value in excess of $2 billion.