We provide lender-ready capital raise packaging and debt or equity placement support for business owners and buyers looking to secure serious term sheets and close funding on a defined timeline.
For business owners and acquirers pursuing private debt or equity, submit your deal for review. We revert within one working day with next steps and either a quote for our services.
Solar development in India continues to scale because the fundamentals are clear: large demand, bankable project structures when executed correctly, and a financing market that understands contracted infrastructure cash flows. That said, “solar” is not a single risk profile. Financeability depends on offtake, land and permitting status, grid connectivity, procurement strategy, contractor capability, and the sponsor’s balance sheet and execution history.
Project finance is the framework that converts a technical asset into a lendable asset. It allocates risks across contracts, security, reserves, covenants, and monitoring, then matches the structure to the right mix of equity and debt capital.
Solar projects are typically funded through a capital stack. The correct mix depends on project stage, offtake structure, construction profile, and the sponsor’s desired leverage and governance outcomes.
Equity capital funds development and early-stage risk and provides first-loss protection that unlocks senior debt. Equity investors take ownership risk, participate in upside, and expect clear governance and reporting.
Debt capital is generally sized to contracted cash flow and structured around DSCR, reserves, and security enforcement. Lenders focus on predictability of collections, reliability of operations, and discipline in reporting.
Mezzanine and preferred equity sit between senior debt and common equity. They can bridge equity gaps, improve leverage, or fund specific risk buckets, but they require disciplined intercreditor alignment.
The cleanest approach is often staged capital: development funding, then construction funding, then operating refinance. Each stage has different underwriting and a different acceptable risk profile.
Solar projects require meaningful upfront spend before the project is “finance ready.” These costs vary by site, size, offtake, and development path. As a broad planning benchmark, sponsors often allocate a low double-digit percentage of total project cost to early-stage items, then refine the budget as permits, grid, EPC terms, and procurement harden.
| Upfront Category | Typical Items |
|---|---|
| Land and Site Control | Acquisition or lease, title diligence, surveys, site access, and documentation of enforceable control. |
| Permits and Approvals | Applications, fees, supporting studies, and stakeholder coordination required to reach ready-to-build status. |
| Grid and Interconnection | Connectivity applications, evacuation planning, studies, and any deposits tied to interconnection milestones. |
| Technical and Environmental | Resource assessment, geotechnical work, environmental review, engineering studies, and design validation. |
| Transaction and Advisory | Legal structuring, financial modeling, tax structuring, insurance review, and diligence coordination. |
Budget discipline matters. Financing timelines slip when early-stage spend is not sequenced to milestones and when the file is repeatedly rebuilt mid-process.
Project finance requires a complete, coherent documentation set that ties commercial reality to enforceable rights. Gaps in contracts, inconsistent assumptions, or missing evidence of control typically show up late and cause delays, repricing, or rejection.
A lender-grade business plan explains what is being built, how cash is earned, who pays, what can go wrong, and what controls exist to limit loss. It should be consistent with the model and the contracts.
The model is the underwriting anchor. It must reconcile capex, working capital, reserves, taxes, and debt service with assumptions that can be defended. Lenders and investors will test downside cases, not just the base case.
Contracts create the cash flow and define remedies. They must be bankable, enforceable, and consistent with each other. Loose contracts lead to tight covenants and higher pricing.
Technical diligence is the evidence base for performance assumptions. It should address design, degradation, availability, and construction risk, supported by credible third-party inputs.
If you are raising capital for a solar project in India, submit your project brief, offtake status, land and grid status, capex, timeline, and target raise. We will revert with a structuring pathway, documentation checklist, and execution workplan.
Request A QuoteDisclaimer: This page is for general information only. It does not constitute legal, tax, regulatory, investment, or credit advice and it is not an offer or commitment by Financely or any third party to provide any financing. Financely is not a bank, lender, insurer, surety, broker-dealer, or investment adviser. Any financing or capital raising is provided or executed solely by third-party counterparties under their own approvals, policies, and documentation. All transactions are subject to eligibility, diligence, KYC and AML review, sanctions screening, credit approval, and execution of definitive agreements.
Submit your deal using our secure intake form, and receive a quote within 1-3 business days. Existing clients can connect with their relationship manager through our secure web portal.
All submissions are
promptly reviewed, and all communications are conducted through the intake form or the client portal for a seamless and secure process.
Thank you for considering working with us. A nominal fee of US$500 is required upon completion of each form. This fee covers the time and effort we invest in reviewing your submission and crafting a thorough proposal. We receive numerous inquiries and prioritize those that carry this fee, ensuring serious applicants receive prompt attention.
Tap into solutions like letters of credit, bank guarantees, and payment facilitation. We address the challenge of global transaction risk through structured strategies that foster cross-border growth. Complete the form to unlock streamlined funding aligned with your commercial objectives.
Submit a RequestAccess non-recourse funding for infrastructure, renewable energy, or other capital-intensive ventures. We mitigate capital constraints by isolating project assets and focusing on risk management. Provide your details to receive a structure that drives growth and maximizes returns.
Submit a RequestSecure financing for business or real estate acquisitions. We ease transaction hurdles by reviewing cash flow, synergy opportunities, and exit plans. Complete the form for a customized proposal that supports your strategic investment objectives.
Submit a RequestFinancely assists banks facing Basel III pressures by distributing trade finance deals and providing collateral for letters of credit. We reduce capital burdens while preserving client relationships and fostering service expansion. Submit your request to optimize your trade finance offerings.
Submit a RequestOnce we receive your submission, our team will review your information to determine feasibility. If eligible, you will receive a proposal or term sheet within 1–3 business days. Visit our FAQ and Procedure pages for more information.
Disclaimer: Financely provides financing based on due diligence and feasibility. Approval is not guaranteed, and past performance does not predict future outcomes. All terms are subject to review. Financely primarily assists with structuring and distribution. Qualified parties carry out the project if the client approves the proposal.
Financely advises growth-focused businesses on accessing capital by introducing their opportunities to professional investors. Financely is not a securities broker or dealer. Where appropriate, engagements are coordinated with regulated broker-dealers, investment banks, legal counsel, and other specialists.
Financely does not solicit, offer, or accept orders to buy or sell securities and makes no assurance regarding capital-raising outcomes.
Services are strictly business-to-business. Financely does not provide personal finance, consumer credit, or retail advisory services.
Advisory services are reserved for post-revenue companies that recognize the time and resources required for professional underwriting.
All mandates start with an RFQ. We review submissions, issue a brief Go/No-Go memo, and where bankable, release a Term Sheet that leads to funding. We arrange capital across Senior Secured, Unitranche, Second Lien/Mezzanine, Preferred Equity, and Gap Solutions. We do not process deals by email or chat.
Letters of Credit, Standby LCs, Confirmations, Receivables Finance, and Inventory Lines with control.
Funding arranged for trade flows with instruments sized to your cycle and aligned to delivery and settlement.
Move forward to secure working capital and keep goods moving. Submit the RFQ to start underwriting for funding.
Limited or non-recourse structures for energy and infrastructure with lender-ready materials.
Funding solutions aligned to project cash flows with credible covenants and conditions to reach notice to proceed.
Advance the file to termable status. Submit the RFQ so we can underwrite and secure funding.
Debt and Preferred solutions anchored on cash flow, Quality of Earnings, and clear closing mechanics.
Funding across senior, unitranche, and preferred to match stable cash flows and acquisition timelines.
Get financed on workable terms for closing. Submit the RFQ to start underwriting.
Acquisition, development, bridge, and refinance with lender-ready packs and third-party reports managed.
Funding calibrated to DSCR, leverage, and tenancy with terms designed to close.
Move to a financeable package. Submit the RFQ to initiate underwriting for funding.
KYC and Source of Funds required. Engagements are best-efforts and subject to underwriting. Preference for operating companies with meaningful revenue. See our FAQ and Procedure.
Financely Inc. (“Financely”) provides corporate-finance advice and is wholly owned by Aurora Bay Trust, a trust formed under Bahamian law, together with its authorized affiliates. Depending on deal structure, jurisdiction, and local rules, engagements may be carried out through Financely Group LLC, a non-deposit-taking, non-banking financial company; Ashford Capital Advisory LLC; or another related entity.
Financely and its affiliates are not registered as securities broker-dealers and do not execute securities transactions or hold client funds or securities. When a mandate involves the purchase or sale of securities and a registered intermediary is required, any orders are introduced to and executed by one or more independent U.S. broker-dealers registered with the SEC and FINRA. Those broker-dealers are solely responsible for trade execution, custody, and related regulatory obligations. Nothing in this material constitutes an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to buy or sell any security or to engage in any specific transaction. Before engaging Financely Group LLC, Ashford Capital Advisory LLC, or any affiliate, you are responsible for confirming that such engagement complies with your own legal, regulatory, tax, and other requirements. In the United States, certain advisory activities may be conducted in reliance on exemptions available under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, including the “foreign private adviser” exemption where applicable. Our services and regulatory status may vary by jurisdiction and by transaction type.
Click
here to download our brochure.
