Project Finance Deal Origination
Project finance deal origination is the process of identifying, structuring, and launching capital solutions for large-scale infrastructure or energy projects—without recourse to the sponsors’ balance sheets. We leverage deep sector relationships to source exclusive mandates, then apply rigorous credit, legal and technical due diligence to assemble a bankable structure. Our goal? Match sponsors’ risk profiles with lenders’ criteria, so you secure competitive pricing and execution certainty.
The Origination Journey
From first briefing to term sheet, every step must align sponsor requirements with lender appetites. We coordinate sponsor management, technical advisers, legal counsel and potential lenders, ensuring documentation, financial models and risk allocations meet market standards.
| Phase |
Key Activities |
Timeline |
| 1. Mandate & Market Sounding |
Define financing needs, preliminary term sheet, confidential lender outreach |
2–3 weeks |
| 2. Due Diligence & Structuring |
Technical, legal, ESG and credit due diligence; refine model; risk allocation |
4–6 weeks |
| 3. Commitment & Documentation |
Negotiate commitments, finalise credit agreements, security package |
3–5 weeks |
| 4. Financial Close |
Drawdown mechanics, disbursement, covenant monitoring set-up |
1–2 weeks |
Our Expertise & Your Advantage
- Sector coverage:
energy (renewables, LNG), transportation, telecoms, social infrastructure.
- Customized structuring:
ring-fenced SPVs, dual-currency tranches, VAT and withholding tax solutions.
- Deep lender network:
multilateral institutions, commercial banks, institutional investors, green funds.
- Credit excellence:
in-house modeling team with stress-testing, scenario analysis, covenant design.
- ESG integration:
ensure compliance with IFC Performance Standards and global best practices.
What Lenders Want
To commit large term loans, lenders need clarity on cash flows, security and governance. Our origination process ensures you deliver:
- Robust financial models with conservative assumptions and downside scenarios.
- Comprehensive technical / environmental due diligence reports.
- Transparent sponsor equity and covenant frameworks.
- Clear security package: assignment of revenues, step-in rights, intercreditor agreements.
- ESG compliance documentation and social impact metrics where required.
Common Misconceptions & Pitfalls
- “We’ll get any bank to do it”:
Without a targeted market sounding, you risk wasted time and unfocused feedback.
- “Just the model matters”:
Lenders weight legal and technical risk equally—skip either and you stall.
- “One-size-fits-all structure”:
Each project’s cash flows and risks demand bespoke covenant and collateral packages.
Need a partner who sources, structures and closes project finance deals end-to-end? Let’s talk.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size of transaction do you originate?
We handle deals from $50 million up to $2 billion across multiple tranches and currencies.
How long does origination usually take?
Typical cycle spans 10–16 weeks from mandate to financial close, depending on complexity.
Do you arrange both senior and subordinated debt?
Yes—we structure multi-tier capital stacks including mezzanine, sponsors’ equity bridges, and guarantees.
Can you secure ESG-linked financing?
Absolutely—our team integrates ESG metrics and liaises with green and multilateral lenders to deliver sustainability-linked terms.
Who leads the underwriting?
Financely’s in-house project finance team—veteran bankers and structured credit analysts—manage all due diligence and lender coordination.