Data Center Capital Advisory
Debt and Equity for Data Centers
Capital structuring and placement for powered land, colocation facilities, edge data centers, expansions and stabilized digital infrastructure assets.
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Data Center Financing Advisory in California
Financely structures and places debt, equity and hybrid capital for qualified data centers, battery storage systems, powered-land developments and supporting energy infrastructure in California.
California Digital Infrastructure Finance
Finance the Infrastructure Behind AI
Data center development requires more than real estate financing. Sponsors may need capital for land, construction, utility interconnection, power systems, batteries, cooling, equipment and permanent refinancing.
We review the project, structure the capital stack, prepare the institutional financing package and manage targeted placement with suitable capital providers.
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Power and Battery Storage
Energy Infrastructure Financing
Financing advisory for battery storage, microgrids, distributed power, renewable generation, substations and behind-the-meter energy systems.
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Contractors and Equipment
Contract and Equipment Finance
Working capital, equipment finance, contract finance and receivables facilities for companies serving data center and power projects.
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Capital We Can Structure
Land and Predevelopment Capital
Early-stage requirements may include site acquisition, design, engineering, deposits, permitting, utility studies and interconnection expenses.
Capital may be structured as sponsor equity, preferred equity, bridge debt, land financing or another project-specific solution.
Construction Debt and Project Equity
We prepare the construction capital request around the development budget, draw schedule, sponsor contribution, customer strategy, power availability and stabilization plan.
Relevant structures may include senior construction debt, private credit, mezzanine capital and common or preferred equity.
Battery, Microgrid and Power Infrastructure
Energy assets can be financed as part of the data center capital stack or through a separate special-purpose vehicle with defined service payments or contracted revenue.
Potential uses include battery storage, substations, distributed generation, cooling upgrades and resilience infrastructure.
Permanent Debt and Recapitalization
Completed or stabilized facilities may qualify for permanent debt, private credit, sale-leaseback financing, preferred-equity recapitalization or other asset-based liquidity.
Refinancing can replace construction capital, return sponsor equity or fund expansion.
Specific Financing Requirements We Address
Powered-Land Acquisition
Capital for sites with credible zoning, utility access, interconnection progress or a defined digital infrastructure development plan.
Development and Build Costs
Debt and equity for site work, structures, electrical systems, cooling, security and related construction expenses.
Interconnection and Substations
Capital for utility deposits, transmission work, substations, switchgear and other power-delivery requirements.
Battery and Microgrid Assets
Project capital for energy storage, on-site generation, microgrids and resilience systems supporting large electrical loads.
Servers and Electrical Equipment
Equipment finance, leases, delayed-draw facilities or vendor-supported structures for qualified assets and counterparties.
Bridge and Permanent Capital
Bridge financing before permanent debt, stabilization, customer activation, project sale or long-term asset refinancing.
What Our Advisory Mandate Includes
We begin by assessing the project’s current stage, site control, development budget, approvals, utility position, power requirements, sponsor contribution and customer strategy.
We then design the capital stack and prepare the transaction for institutional underwriting. The mandate can include:
- Project financeability and capital-readiness assessment
- Sources-and-uses analysis
- Debt capacity and repayment analysis
- Construction and operating financial model
- Development budget and draw schedule review
- Capital stack and security structure
- Lender and investor presentation materials
- Transaction memorandum and data-room organization
- Targeted lender and investor outreach
- Term comparison and commercial negotiation support
- Diligence and closing coordination
Financely can also provide financial modelling for capital raises, private credit placement and broader capital raising advisory services.
Projects We Are Positioned to Review
Middle-Market Data Centers
Independent development and expansion projects that require a professionally structured debt and equity process.
Power Serving Large Loads
Battery, solar, microgrid and other energy assets designed to support data centers or industrial infrastructure.
Contractors and Suppliers
Established companies with data center or energy contracts requiring equipment, working capital or receivables financing.
Typical Eligibility Requirements
- Identifiable project sponsor and beneficial owners
- Evidence of site ownership, control or a credible acquisition path
- Defined development or equipment budget
- Clear use of proceeds and requested capital amount
- Utility, power or interconnection information where applicable
- Development schedule and current approval status
- Customer, tenant, colocation or commercialization strategy
- Documented sponsor contribution or credible equity plan
- Financial model or sufficient information to prepare one
- Willingness to complete KYC, AML and sanctions screening
Land ownership alone does not make a data center financeable. Capital providers will examine power availability, utility progress, permitting, development costs, customer demand, sponsor capacity and the path to construction and stabilization.
Our Advisory Process
1
Project Review
We assess the site, power, development stage, budget, sponsor and capital requirement.
2
Capital Structuring
We determine the appropriate mix of debt, equity, equipment and energy capital.
3
Transaction Preparation
We prepare the financial model, memorandum, presentation and institutional data room.
4
Capital Placement
We approach suitable providers and support diligence, negotiation and closing.
Advisory Pricing
Fees depend on project size, development stage, documentation condition, required modeling, number of capital tranches and placement scope.
Financeability Review
From $7,500
A defined review of the project, capital requirements, financing risks, missing documents and recommended capital structure.
Structuring and Placement
From $50,000
Full-scope capital structuring, financial preparation, lender and investor packaging, targeted placement and execution support.
Larger projects, combined debt-and-equity raises and multi-asset energy mandates may require a higher retainer. Success fees or closing fees may also apply under the engagement terms and applicable regulatory framework.
Request a Quote for Data Center Financing Advisory
Submit the project summary, site status, power requirements, development budget, requested capital, sponsor contribution and available documents. We will review the opportunity and provide proposed advisory terms if the mandate falls within our scope.
Request an Advisory QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
What is data center financing advisory?
Data center financing advisory involves assessing the project, designing the capital stack, preparing the lender or investor package and managing targeted placement with suitable capital providers.
What types of data center projects can Financely review?
We can review qualified powered-land developments, edge facilities, colocation projects, facility expansions, energy infrastructure and stabilized digital infrastructure assets.
Can Financely finance a data center without a tenant?
Some early-stage projects may attract development or speculative capital. However, the absence of a tenant or contracted customer generally increases risk and may reduce leverage or require more sponsor equity.
Can power and battery storage be financed separately?
Potentially. Energy assets may be financed within the main project or through a separate special-purpose vehicle with its own contracts, collateral and repayment structure.
What capital products can be considered?
Potential structures include acquisition debt, development capital, construction financing, private credit, preferred equity, common equity, equipment finance, sale-leaseback financing and permanent refinancing.
Can Financely arrange equipment financing?
Financely can structure and place qualified equipment financing mandates involving servers, electrical systems, cooling equipment, battery systems and other eligible assets.
Does Financely provide the capital directly?
No. Financely provides advisory, structuring, transaction preparation and capital placement support. Lenders, funds, investors and other providers make all final financing decisions.
What documents are normally required?
Documents may include site-control agreements, development budgets, utility correspondence, power studies, permits, designs, customer information, sponsor financials, project models and proposed sources and uses.
How much does data center financing advisory cost?
A defined financeability review may begin at $7,500. Full capital structuring and placement mandates may begin at $50,000. Larger or multi-tranche assignments are quoted separately.
Does Financely guarantee that financing will close?
No. Financely works on a best-efforts basis. Financing remains subject to project diligence, provider appetite, market conditions, internal approvals and definitive documentation.
Can Financely act on California transactions?
Financely can provide commercial advisory, structuring and preparation services. Where a transaction involves regulated lending, real estate or securities activity, appropriately licensed or authorized counterparties may be required.
How do we engage Financely?
Submit a request for a quote with the core project information and available documents. We will review the opportunity and provide proposed engagement terms if it is suitable.
This page is provided for general information and does not constitute an offer, commitment or guarantee to arrange or provide capital. Financely provides advisory, structuring, preparation and placement services on a best-efforts basis. All mandates remain subject to KYC and AML review, sanctions screening, project diligence, provider approval, applicable regulations and definitive documentation. Where regulated activity applies, appropriately licensed or authorized counterparties act under their own approvals.