Laura Rapaport (Episode 2/2): Rethinking C-PACE and Smarter Capital Stacks

Laura Rapaport (Episode 2/2): Rethinking C-PACE and Smarter Capital Stacks

January 10, 2026 · 24 min · Season 1 · Episode 4

About this episode

The episode discusses how C-PACE financing can enhance real estate projects by lowering capital costs and increasing flexibility.

In this episode of Scaling Capital, host Jennifer Robertson sits down with Laura Rapaport, CEO & Founder of North Bridge, to unpack how C-PACE is being used today to lower the cost of capital and bring greater flexibility to complex real estate deals. They explore how early integration, thoughtful structuring, and a deep understanding of how buildings are built can improve outcomes for developers, owner-operators, and lenders. From value-add projects to ground-up development, this conversation offers practical insight into how C-PACE can help projects move forward in a challenging market. Learn more about North Bridge: https://www.northbridgeops.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/northbridgeesg/ *Music is Happy G by Mr Smith from the Free Music Archive, CC BY.

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Host: Jennifer Robertson

Guest: Laura Rapaport

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Organizations: North Bridge

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