Project Finance Gap Funding Services
Close defined shortfalls at financial close and during construction. Submit one file through CLOSE to receive a lender-grade memo, a term sheet comparison from qualified counterparties, and a dated plan to funding.
The Problem
Projects stall when equity is below target, when DSRA and contingency are unfunded, or when EPC and OEM deposits are due ahead of senior draw. Permits, intercreditor terms, and EHS reviews add timing risk. A narrow gap can jeopardize NTP and raise the all in cost of capital.
The Impact If Unaddressed
Delayed notice to proceed, price escalations, missed delivery dates, and lender fatigue. Covenant headroom compresses and sponsors face renegotiation on inferior terms. Critical path items slip and contingency buffers erode.
The Solution Through CLOSE
CLOSE arranges capital that fits the cash needs of the construction calendar. Instruments include preferred equity to complete sponsor commitments, mezzanine behind senior debt with clear intercreditor terms, bridge facilities tied to milestone receipts or refinancing, and reserve funding for DSRA and contingency. Intake and document classification are AI assisted with human credit sign off. Execution runs through regulated counterparties. Where required, transactions are conducted under a broker dealer chaperone.
Revenue And Contracts
PPA, offtake, or availability payments with creditworthy counterparties. Tenor, indexation, curtailment, and termination provisions mapped to cash flows.
EPC And Technology
Fixed price EPC where possible, performance guarantees, LDs, and proven OEM track record. Independent engineer validates outputs and uptime.
Security And Controls
Share pledges, asset charges, accounts control, DSRA, construction oversight, and step in rights aligned to intercreditor terms.
Capital Options To Close The Gap
| Instrument |
Use Case |
Tenor |
Security And Enhancements |
Typical Sizing |
| Preferred Equity |
Sponsor equity shortfall at financial close |
3 to 5 years |
Distribution waterfall, control protections, consent rights |
10 to 30 percent of project capital |
| Mezzanine Debt |
DSRA and contingency funding or late stage capex |
3 to 6 years |
Intercreditor agreement, junior security, covenants, cure rights |
5 to 20 percent of total cost |
| Construction Bridge |
EPC and OEM deposits ahead of senior draw, milestone slippage |
6 to 18 months |
Assignment of milestone payments, controlled accounts, step in rights |
Event linked sizing with takeout identified |
| Reserve Funding |
DSRA, MRA, and O&M ramp up reserves |
Aligned to senior tenor |
Cash trap mechanics, waterfall priority, verification rights |
As per base case coverage policies |
Terms are indicative and depend on jurisdiction, counterparties, permits, collateral, and market conditions.
Risk And Bankability Signals
| Risk Theme |
Relevance |
Lender Takeaway |
| Permits And Land |
Rights of way, grid, water, and EHS approvals on critical path |
Permit pack with conditions and validity dates supports close |
| Revenue Quality |
Buyer credit, take-or-pay, curtailment, and indexation |
Contracted volumes and floors improve coverage metrics |
| Construction Risk |
Schedule and cost certainty under EPC and OEM supply |
LDs, performance guarantees, and tested technology are credit positive |
| Intercreditor Alignment |
Rights of senior, mezzanine, and equity through the waterfall |
Clear cure periods and step in mechanics enable additional capital |
Coverage Metrics And Sizing
| Metric |
Definition |
Typical Threshold |
| DSCR |
Net operating cash to scheduled debt service |
Base case 1.30x or higher subject to sector |
| LLCR |
NPV of project cash flows to outstanding debt |
At or above 1.30x with sensitivity checks |
| Debt To Capital |
Senior debt as a share of total capitalization |
50 to 70 percent depending on offtake quality |
| Construction Contingency |
Percent of EPC and owner costs held in reserve |
5 to 10 percent with draw conditions set |
Execution Workflow
1. Screening And Fit
Summary, permits status, EPC and OEM scope, revenue contracts, model, and sponsor profile. Binary read in three business days from a complete file.
2. Indicative Terms
Structure, tenor, pricing, covenants, security, and conditions precedent with a dated timetable to financial close.
3. Diligence And Approvals
KYC and AML, technical and legal diligence, environmental and social reviews, insurance, and intercreditor alignment. Approvals tracked in the portal.
4. Documentation
Facility agreements, security package, accounts and controls, and reporting schedules. E signature and checklist completion.
5. Funding Mechanics
Conditions precedent met. Funds flow per counterparty procedures with milestone based drawdowns and evidence of insurances.
6. Monitoring
Construction progress reports, covenant tests, DSRA status, and quarterly reviews inside CLOSE.
Submit Your Project File On CLOSE
Provide sponsor details, permits and land status, EPC and OEM scope, revenue contracts, model, and timetable. Receive indicative terms and a dated plan to financial close.
Submit Your Deal on CLOSE
Financely Group provides advisory and arrangement services for professional counterparties through regulated partners. We are not a lender and we do not receive, hold, or transmit client funds. Participation is limited to accredited or professional counterparties where applicable. Transactions are executed through regulated institutions and, where required, under a broker dealer chaperone. All mandates are best efforts and subject to KYC, AML, sanctions, verification of materials, third party approvals, and market conditions. Minimum preferred transaction size is USD 10 million.