CSM2 Finance is a financial advisory and project structuring firm focused on infrastructure, energy, industrial and government-backed development projects. We support clients where financing, technical scope, procurement strategy and implementation planning must be aligned from the beginning.The professionals behind CSM2 Finance bring together more than 20 years of sector experience, gained through complex transactions, major infrastructure assignments and signature projects across finance, engineering, procurement and project delivery. This combined background allows CSM2 Finance to approach each mandate not only from a financing perspective, but also with a clear understanding of how projects are technically developed, procured, contracted and implemented.Our work is shaped by the experience of senior professionals and partners who have worked across international finance, EPC-F transactions, public-sector projects, engineering coordination, procurement processes and project delivery.
Where We Stand
We do not treat financing as a separate exercise from project reality. A financing structure is only credible when the technical scope is clear, the procurement route is workable, the contract package is financeable and the implementation plan can be defended.
This is where CSM2 Finance positions itself: between project owners, contractors, suppliers, lenders, ECAs, DFIs and public authorities.
Financial Advisory
EPC-F structuring, ECA/DFI processes, financial modelling, lender documentation.
Technical & Engineering Understanding
Technical scope review, design maturity, CAPEX validation, project readiness.
Project Delivery Mindset
Procurement coordination, contract packaging, execution planning, stakeholder management.
Senior Team and Partner Network
CSM2 Finance works through a senior team and specialist partner network covering finance, engineering, procurement, legal, compliance and project implementation disciplines. This allows us to build project strategies that are financially sound, technically credible and executable in practice.
Working Principles
Clarity
We make complex project and financing structures understandable.
Practicality
We focus on structures that can be implemented, not only presented.
Credibility
We prepare projects in a way that lenders, ECAs, contractors and public authorities can rely on.
Alignment
We connect technical, commercial, financial and institutional requirements.
Global Reach
We operating in over 30 countries across North America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
Expert Team
Led by seasoned professionals with backgrounds in top international banks and export credit agencies.
Established Relationships
We have successfully guided numerous complex infrastructure projects to financial close and managed their disbursements.
End-to-End Support
Comprehensive guidance from initial debt structuring to final loan utilization and compliance management.
Achieving financial close requires more than just capital; it demands technical maturity. We align technical readiness and maturation with financial structuring to ensure projects meet lender requirements and reach bankability by acquiring approval from Export Credit Agencies and International Financial Institutions.”
We do not treat financing as a separate exercise from project reality. A financing structure is only credible when the technical scope is clear, the procurement route is workable, the contract package is financeable and the implementation plan can be defended.This is where CSM2 Finance positions itself: between project owners, contractors, suppliers, lenders, ECAs, DFIs and public authorities.
Debt Structuring & Technical Maturation
We specialize in the strategic structuring of ECA-backed debt for complex infrastructure and energy projects. Our team bridges the gap between engineering and finance by maturing technical dockets to meet the highest lender standards, ensuring your project is fully bankable and prepared for a seamless financial close.
Disbursement & Cycle Management
We manage the intricate loan disbursement processes inherent in large-scale EPC-F ventures. Our services focus on streamlining project execution by synchronizing payment cycles with ECA requirements, ensuring transparent and efficient cash flow management between lenders, borrowers, and contractors.
ECA Eligibility & Strategic Alignment
We optimize project bankability by conducting strict technical due diligence and ensuring full alignment with ECA financing eligibility. Through a meticulous documentary review of technical catalogs and supplier networks, particularly in USA, Europe, Asia, we minimize risk for all stakeholders and secure compliance with global export credit standards.
WHY PARTNER WITH US?
Unlocking Global Capital
We have deep relationships with major international banks and agencies, allowing us to introduce lenders as part of the overall financing package. We help you navigate complex due diligence processes to secure funding for infrastructure projects worldwide.
SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
Focus on Development
Beyond commercial finance, we work closely with Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) to support projects with social and environmental benefits. Whether it's a hospital in Ethiopia or a renewable energy plant, we align your goals with global development standards.
Sovereign Financing
Critical for delivering national-scale infrastructure in developing markets. We structure EPC-F packages that facilitate direct Ministry of Finance borrowing under sovereign guarantees. Our expertise ensures these facilities (guaranteed by top-tier ECAs) are perfectly aligned to fund strategic public assets such as gateway ports and regional road networks.
Bank Financing
Bridging capital gaps for major energy and industrial projects through creditworthy banking intermediaries. We optimize on-lending structures where commercial banks act as the borrower or guarantor of ECA-covered loans. By applying a 'Lender’s Engineer' lens, we ensure the project’s technical bankability meets the stringent requirements of international financial institutions.
Corporate Financing
Tailored for private-sector developers and industrial giants seeking direct ECA-backed facilities. We manage complex corporate structures specifically designed to fund EPC contractors back-to-back. Our approach integrates global supply chain logistics with financial disbursement cycles, ensuring seamless payment for goods and services across the project lifecycle.
Financing Modalities: Integrated EPC-F Structures
We provide diverse, high-impact financing structures tailored to the unique requirements of global infrastructure and energy projects. By integrating technical maturation with strategic financial engineering, we ensure the right fit for your capital requirements and risk profile.
At CSM2 Finance, we provide high-level technical and financial guidance across a diverse range of high-value global industries. While we maintain a deep operational presence in traditional sectors such as Oil & Gas, Mining & Metals, and Petrochemicals, we are strategically focused on driving excellence in: