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Programs to fund projects are not widely available, but they should be. Why? Approach a more traditional project financier and you’ll discover some of the basics right away — what they are willing to fund, where, minimum size, state of readiness, prior investment made, etc. But that tells you almost nothing about their due diligence.…
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As impact investors and innovators, we pay attention to trends and lean into plans for growth that also happen to achieve important goals like the United Nations (UNEP) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), per In3’s investment strategy. 2025 arrived with a notable concern, and in some circles almost a sense of panic, that our economy may…
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Assets or securities that may be used as short-term security deposit for a Completion Assurance Guarantee (CAG): Which ones are best? The acceptability of the proposed asset as collateral for a Standby Letter of Credit (SbLCs are the most widely used), or other bank-involved instruments, is entirely up to the banker you approach. We don’t…
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What makes a financial model complete and compliant with investor expectations, puts your project in the best possible light, and upholds established accounting standards? Most experienced investors will tell you “We’ll know it when we see it,” as there is an art to presenting numbers in a way that enables the reader to accurately pinpoint…
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In3’s various 100% financing options are all full-leverage, non-recourse capital, mostly for mid-market Project Finance, but with two that can accommodate venture capital as business lines of credit. Definitions: “100% leveraged” (aka “full leverage” or “fully leveraged”) funding simply means that the entire capital request can be satisfied from a single source. This contrasts with…
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“Trust in God, but tie your camel.” – anon The ability of any business model to reliably generate project revenues and net income for its partners is key for both impact investing (to deliver measurable benefits to people and planet) and “single bottom line” (profit-only) investing as well. Why? Well, first, even commodity projects and…
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