Fundraising and capital markets
Data room for project finance
Short answerProject finance lenders rely on technical, legal, insurance and market due diligence on the project. A data room holds the concession, contracts, permits and adviser reports for every lender and adviser, with a record of what was reviewed.
How it works in Singapore
Singapore banks and infrastructure funds finance power, renewables, ports, data centres and transport projects across the region. Sponsors, lenders, technical advisers and insurers all need the same documents.
Best data rooms for project finance
Our five measures re-weighted for this use case, with a small bonus for rooms built for it. Prices before 9% GST.
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Ellty ~S$191/mo 9.3 Visit Ellty - 2
iDeals On quote 8.9 - 3
Datasite On quote 8.7 - 4
Ansarada On quote 8.5 - 5
Intralinks On quote 8.3 - 6
Firmex On quote 8.3 - 7
Drooms On quote 8.2 - 8
Box ~S$19/user/mo 8.1 - 9
DealRoom On quote 8.0 - 10
SmartRoom On quote 7.9
22%Security23%Deal tools21%Permissions17%Ease of use17%Cost
Folder index for project finance
01
ConcessionConcession or PPA and amendments.
02
Project contractsEPC, O&M, supply contracts.
03
PermitsEnvironmental and construction permits.
04
Adviser reportsTechnical, legal, insurance, market.
05
ModelFinancial model and audit.
06
Finance documentsFacility, security and intercreditor agreements.
Singapore rules that apply
Local permits
Each host country's permits and concessions are reviewed by local counsel.
Confidentiality
Lenders and advisers sign confidentiality undertakings before access.
Features you need
| Feature | Why it matters here | Rooms in our top 10 that list it |
|---|---|---|
| Folder upload | A whole folder tree goes up in one drag, keeping its numbering. | 10 of 10 |
| View and download control | Each file can be set to view-only, print or download, and the setting can be changed later. | 9 of 10 |
| Q&A workflow | Bidders post a question against a file; your team drafts, approves and publishes the reply, and the whole thread is kept. | 9 of 10 |
| Audit trail | Time-stamped history of who opened, printed or downloaded each document, exportable for a dispute, insurer or regulator. | 10 of 10 |
How to set it up
- Group by adviser reportEach adviser's scope and report in its own folder.
Mistakes to avoid
- Large drawings uploaded without structure.
- Missing permit renewals.
Questions people ask
Why do project finance deals need a data room?
Many lenders and advisers rely on the same large document set over months.
Who uploads?
The sponsor and its advisers; lenders' advisers may upload reports.
Does the room stay open?
Often through construction for reporting to lenders.