Solvara Advisory — Boutique Infrastructure Firm · Capital Formation · Energy Execution
We don't consult. We structure opportunity.
Capital Formation · Power Sourcing · Infrastructure Execution
The infrastructure gap is a relationship problem.
The most consequential infrastructure projects aren't failing because of engineering — they're failing because capital, power, and procurement aren't moving in alignment. Private power is scarce. Capital is available but not properly introduced. Risk is identified after it's already cost something. Solvara exists for the principals who refuse to accept that outcome. We bring the structure, the relationships, and the judgment to close the gap between what is possible and what gets built.
"The developers who close the next generation of infrastructure projects are not waiting for better market conditions. They are building better relationships — right now."
average cost of a data breach in critical infrastructure — 20% higher than the global average. The record of what happened, and when, is the first thing auditors ask for.
average time to identify and contain a breach in critical infrastructure. Most operators cannot prove what their systems were doing on day one.
Source: IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023
Source: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory / industry projections. 2024–2030 are estimates.
Seven Disciplines.
One Outcome.
Solvara Advisory is a boutique infrastructure firm operating at the intersection of capital, energy, and execution. Power procurement is one layer of a broader practice that spans risk architecture, capital formation, managed energy services, data center advisory, deal flow design, and cybersecurity. Every engagement is built around one outcome: close the gap between feasibility and execution — and keep it closed.
Deal Flow Design & Stakeholder Structuring
Private Power Sourcing & Capital Equipment
Risk Management & Structural Protection
Capital Partner Introduction & Alignment
Managed Energy Infrastructure & EaaS
Data Center Advisory & Project Execution
Cybersecurity & Digital Infrastructure Integrity
The Solvara Method
The Alignment
We do not begin with a proposal. We begin with a conversation. Because we work exclusively, every engagement opens with a mutual evaluation — the project, the principal, the timeline, and the values behind both. We sit across from decision-makers only. We do not work with broker chains, unaccredited parties, or principals who are not prepared to move. If the fit is there, we commit fully. If it is not, we say so clearly and part with respect.
The Foundation
Capital does not move toward confusion. Before anything is sourced or introduced, we build the structure — deal architecture, risk containment, capital stack, ITC qualification, cost segregation, Work Shield protocols. Our cybersecurity attestation framework is deployed here as well, establishing cryptographically verifiable records across every document and data layer from the start. Each element is engineered before execution begins, not retrofitted after something goes wrong. The engagements that close with conviction were not fortunate. They were designed.
The Pursuit
Private power is not a commodity. It is a relationship. We move before the market knows an asset is available — sourcing off-market generation inventory directly from OEMs and decommissioning operators, with no broker chain and no markup layers. Managed energy structures, data center execution, and capital introductions are coordinated in sequence, each activated only when the structure is ready to receive them. The families and institutions in our network did not get there through a directory. We do not make calls. We make moves.
The Stewardship
The distance between a structured deal and a closed one is measured in presence — the people who stay in the room when the room gets difficult. We coordinate across every stakeholder layer simultaneously. Every document exchange and critical record is protected by our cybersecurity attestation framework throughout, ensuring integrity where the record itself is the asset. When friction appears, we resolve it before it becomes a stall. When timelines compress, we absorb the pressure. This is not project management. There is a meaningful difference.
The Legacy
When the work is done correctly, the close is not relief. It is confirmation. Capital deploys. Power comes online. The infrastructure is secured and the record of that work is verifiable, defensible, and permanent. The firms we work with are not building transactions. They are building legacies. We remain engaged through what comes next, because that is what it means to work with a firm rather than a vendor.
Four forces. One outcome.
Most firms address one layer. Solvara operates across all four simultaneously — because the gap between a viable project and a closed one is always found at the intersection.
Built for those who build.
Data Center Developers
Development teams building or expanding data center facilities who need power infrastructure sourced, OEM procurement sequenced, feasibility compressed, and capital structured — all from a single advisory relationship.
Infrastructure Developers
Project teams navigating complex builds where power sourcing, equipment procurement, and capital deployment must move in alignment. We architect the structure that keeps all three in sequence.
Industrial Operators
Facility and asset operators who need private power solutions, supply chain coordination, and energy cost certainty without carrying the capital burden of generation assets on their balance sheet.
Capital Groups & Family Offices
Investors seeking structured deal flow in the infrastructure and energy space. We do not surface opportunities broadly — we bring them when the project is positioned, the structure is sound, and the timing is right.
OEM Partners & Manufacturers
Equipment manufacturers and suppliers seeking strategic positioning within complex procurement environments. We connect OEM inventory to qualified buyers and navigate procurement sequencing on both sides.
Energy Consumers
Commercial and industrial users who want to exit the utility model entirely. We structure Managed Energy Infrastructure agreements that deliver power, cooling, and supply continuity as a contracted service — no capital expenditure required.
Critical Infrastructure Owners
Regulated industries, government contractors, and critical facility operators who require cryptographically verifiable records, offline-capable attestation, and audit trails that hold under legal and regulatory scrutiny.
Private Equity & Project Finance
Sponsors and lenders who need a deal structured, a stakeholder landscape mapped, and a capital stack assembled before the first term sheet is issued. We speak the language of both the operator and the investor.
Leadership Built for Execution
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Jason Pratt
Founder & Chief Executive Officer · Power Procurement Strategist · Capital Architect
Jason is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Solvara Advisory, where he leads the firm's strategic direction, capital formation, and power procurement operations. With a career defined by ownership and execution, he began in capital equipment and aviation — engineering applications for Boeing's 747 programs and building global relationships across the metal fabrication industry. At 27, he sold his first company for $2.5 million.
Since then, Jason has raised over $1 billion in capital and founded 17 companies across healthcare, identity technology, and energy. At Solvara, he drives the firm's power procurement mandate — sourcing generation assets, structuring OEM relationships, and aligning capital partners with infrastructure opportunities that never reach public markets. His ability to identify opportunity, assemble the right team, and close at speed is the engine behind Solvara's deal flow.
"I identify opportunity quickly, assemble the right people, and build businesses that solve real problems — driven by legacy and the next generation."
Founder & Chief Revenue Officer
Lillian River Whitworth
Founder & Chief Revenue Officer · Business Development Strategist · Communications Specialist
Lilly is the Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Solvara Advisory. She leads the firm's business development strategy, market positioning, and commercial growth — building the relationships and communications infrastructure that bring the right partners, clients, and capital to the table. Her background spans strategic marketing, power industry networking, and high-trust relationship development across developers, operators, and institutional buyers.
Lilly's strength is connection — knowing who needs to be in the room, how to get them there, and how to keep the conversation moving. She translates complex infrastructure opportunities into clear, compelling narratives and ensures every engagement is grounded in trust, precision, and long-term relationship value.
"In infrastructure, most delays are not technical. They are relational. I build the bridge between technical feasibility and commercial execution."
Account Specialist
Trina Wiles
Financial Accountant · Fiscal Strategist · Organizational Growth Leader
Trina is a dynamic financial leader and seasoned accountant known for her strategic approach to fiscal management and her commitment to driving organizational growth. With a robust background in accounting, she has consistently demonstrated the ability to navigate complex financial landscapes — ensuring accuracy and transparency while fostering sustainable financial health.
Her experience spans comprehensive financial reporting, meticulous budgeting, and the implementation of efficient accounting systems that streamline operations. Trina's analytical prowess translates intricate data into actionable insights — empowering leadership teams to make informed, strategic decisions. Whether optimizing tax strategies or overseeing large-scale audits, her passion for excellence and unwavering dedication to craft shine through in every engagement.
"Finance is not just about the numbers — it is about the people those numbers serve. Integrity, innovation, and a proactive mindset are the foundation of every decision I make."
General Counsel
John B. Holden, Jr.
Board-Certified Energy Attorney · Oil, Gas & Mineral Law · International Transactions
John B. Holden, Jr. brings more than four decades of board-certified expertise in oil, gas, and mineral law to the Solvara team. A commissioned officer in the United States Air Force before entering the law, John carries the discipline and integrity of that service into every transaction he touches. He is Board Certified in Oil, Gas & Mineral Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization — a distinction held by fewer than one percent of Texas attorneys.
His practice spans the full spectrum of energy law — from lease negotiations and joint operating agreements to complex cross-border M&A and energy finance. He directed the legal work for the privatization of over $750 million in YPF assets, Argentina's national oil company, and has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® for energy law continuously since 2006. At Solvara, John provides the legal framework that protects every transaction and ensures every deal is structured with precision, enforceability, and long-term integrity.
"A man whose word is his bond — in every transaction, every negotiation, every relationship he has ever built."
Insurance & Risk Advisory
To Be Announced
Senior Insurance Advisor · Property & Casualty · Transaction Risk & Tax Insurance
Solvara is adding a senior insurance and financial risk advisor whose practice sits at the intersection of complex capital structures and large-scale infrastructure. With a multidisciplinary foundation spanning engineering, corporate finance, and accounting, this advisor brings a rare analytical depth to the structuring of risk-transfer strategies across the full lifecycle of energy and data center development.
His background includes senior roles at Wells Fargo and Aon, where he designed owner-controlled insurance programs for high-rise developers, structured financing solutions for major infrastructure projects along the Eastern Seaboard, and led high-performing teams specializing in long-tail arbitrage transactions. He advises developers, operators, and investment entities — including large-scale data center developers, power generation facilities, battery storage projects, and family offices — on optimizing premium spend, securing tax-insurance solutions, and structuring representations & warranties coverage for complex transactions. Outside of his practice, he volunteers as a guitar instructor supporting therapeutic recovery through music.
“The Investment Tax Credit is not a reward for the deals you close — it is a penalty for the ones you structure without it. Every project that moves forward without ITC qualification leaves capital on the table.”
Chief Executive Officer · Cryptographic Infrastructure
Eric Oliver
Chief Technology Officer · Computer Engineering · Edge Computing & Cryptographic Infrastructure
Eric Oliver is the Chief Executive Officer and inventor of a proprietary cryptographic evidence platform for critical infrastructure, developed under Oliver Pratt Holdings, LLC. His background spans computer engineering, semiconductor design, edge computing, industrial IoT, and energy infrastructure.
Eric has worked on edge data center applications with Oracle Partner programs and has engaged extensively with the Department of Energy, national laboratory cybersecurity groups, and grid modernization initiatives — research that directly informed the architecture of his platform for protecting energy and data center infrastructure. In 2025, he presented to the UK Parliament's House of Lords on critical infrastructure resilience following the Heathrow substation incident, and is a member of Tech UK and other industry groups focused on infrastructure security.
His work sits at the intersection of cryptography, insurance, and physical infrastructure. His proprietary platform applies transparency log technology — originally developed to protect internet PKI — to the problem of verifying what actually happens on energy and data center equipment. He is the sole inventor across five patent families covering tamper-evident telemetry, carrier evidence systems, multi-vendor failure attribution, ITC compliance documentation, and federated evidence architecture.
"Nothing requires trusting us — every record is independently verifiable through cryptographic proofs."
Procurement without compromise.
Sourced, structured, delivered.
Most brokers hand you a list. Solvara delivers the equipment — sourced, vetted, and structured for your project timeline and capital requirements.
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Solvara Advisory is a boutique infrastructure firm. We engage selectively — across power sourcing, capital formation, risk structuring, managed energy services, data center execution, and cybersecurity infrastructure. If your project requires a team that has operated at this level before, let's talk.
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