JF Scarborough Partner
Mr. Scarborough has spent the majority of his career focused on international business, specializing in corporate financial advisory, new venture development and deal structuring, primarily within the field of renewable energy. Throughout his career Mr. Scarborough has successfully completed dozens of transactions, including company valuations, new company formations, capital raises, mergers & acquisitions and strategic alliances.
At the MAPA Group, Mr. Scarborough works on structuring and developing new business ventures for clients ranging from multi-national corporations to small technology start-ups. Mr. Scarborough has provided strategic guidance to multiple companies focused on renewable energy, including the world’s leading industrial cooperative, Spain’s largest solar energy company, and multiple European and American project developers and investment funds focused on green energy.
Mr. Scarborough is a Senior Financial Advisor to the US Department of Energy, providing industry, financial and technical knowledge in support of the Renewable Energy Loan Guarantee Program. He is also the US State Department’s Renewable Energy Expert for the Guest Speakers Program, through which he presents at multi-day programs with governments, universities, multilaterals and private companies around the globe.
Throughout his career Mr. Scarborough has worked very closely with key stakeholders – states, foreign governments, NGOs, multilateral institutions and private companies – to promote renewable energy as a means for economic development and creation of green jobs. A recognized leader in the solar sector, Mr. Scarborough has spoken publicly at many industry events and actively participates in policy discussions around the U.S. as well as internationally.
Prior to MAPA, Mr. Scarborough co-founded a technology start-up company and led the financial team in the successful sale of the company to investors. Mr. Scarborough also spent four years in South America working in the fields of private equity financing and mergers & acquisitions. During two years in Asia, Mr. Scarborough led a research team for the US State Department, specializing in trade development research projects.
Our Mission
The MAPA Group mission is to build significant value for clients by providing superior, creative and strategic business development services while conducting business with irreproachable integrity at all times and under all circumstances.
