Financing projects and companies in Nepal
Financing a hydropower plant, an infrastructure asset or a growing company in Nepal requires the right structure, the right lenders and the right approvals. We advise sponsors, borrowers and investors across the capital-raising journey — structuring the transaction, preparing the financial case, coordinating lenders and securing the necessary regulatory consents.
Project finance in Nepal typically involves the Department of Electricity Development or the Investment Board Nepal for large projects, project agreements such as the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and, for large schemes, a Project Development Agreement (PDA), and Nepal Rastra Bank approvals where external (foreign) borrowing is involved.
Our corporate & project finance services
- Project Finance Structuring — structuring the financing, security package and cash-flow waterfall for hydropower and infrastructure projects.
- Corporate Finance Advisory — fundraising strategy, capital structure and investor readiness for growing companies.
- Lender & Investor Coordination — preparing information, negotiating terms and managing debt or equity processes.
- Syndication Support — assisting with multi-lender and consortium financing arrangements.
- External Borrowing & NRB Approvals — structuring foreign loans and obtaining Nepal Rastra Bank consents where required.
- Financial Models & Bankability — building the models and documentation lenders and investors expect.
How hydropower and infrastructure projects are financed
Large projects in Nepal are typically financed on a limited-recourse basis: revenues under a PPA support the debt, secured over project assets and accounts. Foreign investment and foreign loans engage Nepal Rastra Bank and, for large projects, the Investment Board Nepal. We help sponsors assemble a bankable structure and coordinate lenders, investors and regulators to financial close.
Bankability starts with structure. Lenders fund well-structured, well-documented projects. Getting the structure, model and approvals right early is the difference between a smooth close and a stalled deal.
Frequently asked questions
Can a project in Nepal raise foreign debt?
Yes, subject to structure and approval. External (foreign) borrowing engages Nepal Rastra Bank and, for large projects, the Investment Board Nepal. We structure the borrowing and obtain the necessary approvals.
Do you support hydropower project financing?
Yes. We advise on project structuring, PPA/PDA-linked financing, security packages, lender coordination and the regulatory approvals needed to reach financial close.