About us
Founder’s Story
John Collins brings over 30 years of experience in real estate finance, coupled with more than six years in the alternative investment fund space. Throughout his career, John has specialized in structuring complex deals, raising capital, and guiding investors through regulatory frameworks.
Over the past two years, he has turned his focus to one of the most critical and complex frontiers in finance—carbon markets. Recognizing the disconnect between project developers, capital sources, and corporate credit buyers, John embarked on a mission to create a streamlined, transparent, and investor-ready ecosystem for carbon financing.
IX Capital was transformed from this vision—to bridge the gap between impactful carbon projects and the capital markets that can fund them, while providing corporations with access to verified, high-integrity carbon credits. Through this platform, John continues his commitment to building financially sound, environmentally beneficial solutions that drive measurable results for clients and the planet alike.
Core Values
At IX Capital, our work is guided by a set of core values that ensure we deliver integrity, impact, and innovation in every engagement:
1. Integrity First
We operate with full transparency, regulatory alignment, and client-first ethics. Whether structuring a fund or brokering a carbon credit transaction, trust is our foundation.
2. Impact-Driven Finance
We believe financial success and environmental responsibility are not mutually exclusive. Our goal is to align capital with projects that generate measurable environmental and economic outcomes.
3. Innovation Through Structure
We specialize in simplifying complex structures—merging traditional financial expertise with emerging carbon market solutions to create scalable, repeatable models for success.
4. Client Partnership, Not Just Service
We see ourselves as an extension of your team. Whether you're a project developer, investor, or corporate buyer, we bring hands-on support to help you reach your goals faster and more effectively.
5. Market Integrity & Compliance
We take compliance seriously. Our advisory services around Reg CF, Reg A, and Reg D offerings are built with a commitment to upholding SEC regulations and market best practices.
6. Climate Accountability
Carbon credits must represent real, verifiable outcomes. We work only with high-quality projects and credible buyers to ensure that every transaction delivers legitimate environmental value.
Our services
Capital Raising & Fund Structuring
We specialize in the creation and execution of compliant investment vehicles that channel capital into carbon-related assets.
Our services include:
- Structuring Reg CF, Reg A+, and Reg D offerings tailored to carbon credit and sustainability markets
- Development of offering documents (Form C, PPMs, investor decks, subscription docs)
- Coordination with legal, compliance, and fund administration partners
- Accredited and non-accredited investor strategies
- Master-feeder and evergreen fund structuring
- Investor qualification and onboarding strategies (AML/KYC, accreditation verification)
Carbon Credit Brokerage Services
We serve as a broker between verified carbon credit suppliers and corporate buyers seeking high-quality offsets aligned with ESG and compliance goals.
Our services include:
- Sourcing credits from nature-based and technology-based projects (VERs, CORSIA, jurisdictional REDD+)
- Creating tailored procurement strategies for corporations, brokers, and exchanges
- Negotiating forward contracts and spot credit transactions
- Facilitating third-party verification and due diligence processes
- Assisting project developers in pricing strategy and market access
- Managing sales pipelines for carbon credit portfolios
Project Development Advisory
We help project developers move from concept to capital-ready by aligning technical, financial, and compliance strategies.
Our services include:
- Pre-feasibility and financial readiness assessments
- Carbon methodology selection and certification pathway mapping (e.g., Verra, Gold Standard, Puro.Earth)
- Business plan development and investor materials
- Financial modeling and capital stack structuring
- Connections to financing sources (equity, debt, and hybrid)
- Grant and subsidy navigation for climate-related projects
Corporate Carbon Strategy & Market Access
We advise corporations seeking to integrate carbon credits into their sustainability goals or offset strategy with credible, cost-effective solutions.
Our services include:
- Carbon credit procurement aligned with net-zero and ESG objectives
- Risk and integrity analysis of offset portfolios
- Guidance on voluntary vs. compliance market participation
- Supplier due diligence and verification support
- Advisory on Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions offset strategy
- Strategic sourcing partnerships and custom procurement channels