Project Finance for Large Scale Developments
Project finance structures debt around the cash flows of a specific project, not the balance sheet of the sponsor. Used for infrastructure, energy, real estate development, and industrial facilities. PeerSense connects developers with the capital sources that understand project level risk.
What is project finance?
Project finance is non recourse debt structured for large infrastructure projects of $10M and above. Lenders underwrite the project's projected cash flows (not the sponsor's balance sheet) making it ideal for energy, data center, transportation, and industrial developments where the asset itself secures the financing.
Published by PeerSense Capital Advisory · Written by Ed Freeman, Founder. Updated May 2026.
What Project Finance Covers
Types of projects and assets financed through project finance structures
Renewable Energy
Solar farms, wind projects, energy storage, and other renewable energy infrastructure.
Hospitality
Full service hotels, resorts, boutique properties, and large scale hospitality developments.
Industrial
Manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, logistics hubs, and industrial parks.
Multifamily
Large apartment complexes, mixed income housing, student housing, and senior living facilities.
Office
Class A office towers, corporate campuses, and large scale office developments.
Retail
Regional malls, lifestyle centers, outlet centers, and mixed use retail developments.
Self Storage
Large scale self storage facilities and multi location portfolio developments.
Senior Housing
Assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and continuing care retirement communities.
Gas & Oil Infrastructure
Midstream infrastructure, storage facilities, pipelines, and energy distribution projects.
Structure
How project finance deals are structured and funded
Up to 100% of Development Costs
Select programs can finance up to 100% of development costs on viable projects with experienced sponsors. Reduces or eliminates the need for sponsor equity.
Interest Only Periods Available
Interest only payment structures during construction and lease up phases preserve cash flow and reduce carrying costs during the development period.
Flexible Capital Structures
Senior debt, mezzanine, preferred equity, and construction to permanent structures tailored to the specific needs of each project and sponsor.
Who This Is For
Who benefits from project finance structures
Experienced Developers
Track record of successful project delivery with institutional quality sponsors and development teams.
Viable Projects
Financially sound projects with clear market demand, realistic pro formas, and strong feasibility studies.
Institutional Sponsors
Sponsors with the experience, financial capacity, and organizational structure to execute large scale projects.
How PeerSense Works at This Level
Our process for structuring and placing project finance deals
Institutional Relationships
Introductions to institutional capital sources that deploy $25M to $5B on large scale projects.
- Direct lenders and private credit funds
- Family offices with project finance mandates
- Infrastructure debt funds and pension backed lenders
- Institutional lenders with development expertise
Deal Packaging & Capital Introduction
Structuring and positioning your project for institutional capital sources at the $25M to $5B level.
- Deal structuring and capital stack optimization
- Financial modeling and pro forma review
- Lender introductions and relationship management
- Term sheet negotiation and closing coordination
Debt Structures Only
PeerSense focuses exclusively on debt financing structures: senior debt, mezzanine, and preferred equity. We do not offer securities, equity raises, or investment banking services.
Commercial Lending Advisor, Not Broker
We work as your commercial lending / referral partner, understanding your project, identifying the right fit from our curated network of institutional capital sources, and making the introduction. The desk sources capital through a curated network of commercial lenders and capital sources, and not a fund. We refer qualified deals to the lenders, private equity firms, and investment bankers who execute them. You get direct access to our team, a straight assessment of where your deal fits, and an introduction to the source most likely to close it.
Talk to PeerSense
If you have a large scale project with predictable cash flows and the economics make sense, there is likely a project finance structure that works. The question is which one, and that depends on your specific situation. PeerSense connects you with the right project finance source for your deal. One conversation. Direct introduction. No runaround.
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