Business Details
21 Years
experience
Trusted Infrastructure Investment Solutions
National Standard Finance is a U.S.-based investment firm with a global footprint, dedicated to advancing sovereign and government-linked infrastructure projects. We specialize in financing essential infrastructure and transformative private-sector capital initiatives through institutional-grade transactions grounded in strong credit fundamentals, long-term project lifecycles, and resilient cash flows. Our team combines decades of specialized experience in complex infrastructure and cross-border capital projects, offering tailored private credit solutions that traditional lenders cannot match.We evaluate every transaction strategically, considering project economics, stakeholder needs, and local policies to engineer risk-mitigated financial structures. With a two-decade track record of high-impact execution, we align smart capital with project goals, working exclusively with clients who share our commitment to impact, integrity, and global goodwill. Our global reach and local insights deliver precise, effective financing where traditional models often fall short, empowering communities and driving economic growth worldwide.
Services
Strategic Infrastructure Financing
Private Credit & Advisory
Policy-Aligned Capital Deployment
Cross-Border Transaction Structuring
Public-Private Collaboration
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We specialize in complex infrastructure and cross-border capital projects with decades of focused expertise.
- Our tailored private credit solutions address unique project needs through strategic risk mitigation.
- Global reach combined with deep local networks ensures regionally viable, internationally bankable projects.
- We align capital with long-term project goals, working exclusively with values-driven partners.
- Our end-to-end advisory services guide projects from concept to execution with precision.
Services
Strategic Infrastructure Financing
We provide long-term capital solutions for essential infrastructure in developed and emerging markets. Our financing structures prioritize predictable revenue streams, robust credit fundamentals, and risk mitigation strategies tailored to each project's unique requirements. This approach ensures sustainable development and financial viability for transportation, energy, and social infrastructure initiatives.
Private Credit & Advisory
Our team designs customized debt solutions for complex capital projects, combining deep sector knowledge with sophisticated credit structuring. We focus on institutional-grade transactions that align with sponsor objectives while minimizing equity requirements. Services include financial modeling, covenant design, and multi-jurisdictional execution oversight.
Policy-Aligned Capital Deployment
We engineer financing frameworks that meet policy goals while maintaining financial discipline. Our solutions support sovereign infrastructure programs, budget support initiatives, and debt restructuring efforts for state-owned enterprises, ensuring alignment with national development priorities and international best practices.
Cross-Border Transaction Structuring
Our expertise spans multi-jurisdictional project execution, combining local market insights with global capital access. We facilitate seamless cross-border transactions through political risk mitigation, currency hedging strategies, and compliance frameworks that satisfy both domestic regulations and international investor requirements.
Public-Private Collaboration
We bridge government ambitions with private sector capabilities through innovative public-private partnership models. Our services include stakeholder alignment, concession structuring, and performance-based financing arrangements that optimize risk allocation between public and private entities.
People
Russell Duke
Group CEO and President
With over 20 years in international finance, Russell Duke leads National Standard Finance's global infrastructure investment strategy. He pioneered private capital solutions for public infrastructure challenges and authored influential works on global finance.
Robert Lavin
CFO & Chief Investment Officer
Robert Lavin oversees financial administration and credit structuring at National Standard Finance. With 25+ years on Wall Street, he brings expertise in fixed income strategy and complex financial solutions from top-tier institutions.
Ashley Jones
Art Director
Ashley Jones leads creative direction for National Standard Finance's branding and client communications, ensuring visual alignment with the firm's strategic messaging and professional standards.
Don Francis
Tech Lead
Don Francis directs technology implementation and digital infrastructure for National Standard Finance's operations, supporting secure and efficient execution of global transactions through innovative technical solutions.
Alexa Young
Product Manager
Alexa Young manages development of National Standard Finance's financial products, ensuring alignment with market demands and regulatory requirements while maintaining focus on infrastructure impact and returns.
Questions
What types of projects does National Standard finance?
We specialize in sovereign and government-linked infrastructure projects including transportation, energy, utilities, healthcare, housing, and public-private partnerships globally.
How does National Standard differ from traditional banks?
We focus exclusively on complex infrastructure and cross-border capital projects, offering tailored private credit solutions with strategic risk management that traditional lenders cannot provide.
What financing options are available?
We offer infrastructure loans ($100M+ with 10–30-year terms), project finance, government-sponsored debt, and customized structured finance solutions for essential infrastructure projects.
Do you work with private sector developers?
Yes, we collaborate with private developers through public-private partnerships, providing capital and advisory services for transformative infrastructure initiatives worldwide.
