In a world of ambitious ideas and ambitious capital, not every project secures the funding it deserves. Why? Because investors don’t fund ideas, they fund bankable projects. As a CFO in today’s volatile economic landscape, especially in emerging markets like Nigeria, knowing how to build and present a bankable project has become both an art and a science. Investors and lenders demand bankability: a project’s ability to attract funding based on its risk-return profile, structural soundness, and long-term viability. For CFOs and financial leaders, ensuring bankability is a critical responsibility. It requires a strategic approach that balances financial engineering, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment. So, what really makes a project bankable? What gives financiers the confidence to commit millions or billions of naira or dollars to your vision? Let’s unpack the CFO’s playbook. 1. Strong Financial Fundamentals At the heart of every bankable project lies a robust financial model...
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