Explore Alternative Development Financing Solutions
Great developments deserve equally innovative financing solutions.
This form is intended for experienced developers seeking equity partners, structured finance, joint venture opportunities or alternative capital solutions for residential, commercial, industrial or mixed-use developments.
By providing information about your organisation, development experience and project requirements, you help us assess how your financing needs may align with the investment mandates of our capital partners and the opportunities presented by strategic landowners.
All information is handled confidentially and reviewed as part of our preliminary assessment process before any introductions or discussions are initiated.
Capital Connect · Property Developer Glossary
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- Affordable Housing
- Housing developed to be sold or rented at price points accessible to low- and middle-income households, often aligned with government affordable housing programmes.
- Approvals & Permitting
- The regulatory clearance stage where a project secures the necessary planning, environmental, and construction permissions before building can begin.
- Debt Financing
- Capital raised as a loan to be repaid over time with interest, as opposed to equity, which involves selling an ownership stake in the project.
- Development Finance (DFI)
- Long-term capital from a Development Finance Institution, typically suited to projects with strong development impact such as affordable housing or infrastructure.
- Equity Investment
- Capital provided in exchange for part-ownership of the project or development company, with returns tied to project performance rather than a fixed interest rate.
- Feasibility Study
- A structured analysis assessing whether a proposed project is technically, financially, and legally viable before significant capital is committed.
- Healthcare Development
- Construction of medical facilities such as hospitals, clinics, or specialised care centres.
- Industrial Park / Warehousing
- Development of land or buildings intended for manufacturing, logistics, storage, or distribution use.
- Joint Venture Partner
- A capital partner who co-invests directly in the project alongside the developer, typically taking a share of ownership and profit in exchange for funding.
- Land Ownership Status
- Whether the developer already owns the project land outright, holds it on a lease, has it under option or negotiation, or is developing it in partnership with the landowner.
- Master Planned Community
- A large-scale, multi-phase development combining residential, commercial, and often institutional uses, planned as a single cohesive neighbourhood.
- Mezzanine Finance
- A hybrid form of financing that ranks behind senior debt but ahead of equity, often used to bridge a funding gap; usually carries a higher cost of capital.
- Mixed-Use Project
- A development combining two or more uses — for example residential units above ground-floor retail — within a single site or building.
- NCA Registration
- Registration with Kenya's National Construction Authority, required for contractors and certain categories of construction projects to operate legally.
- NEMA / EIA Licence
- An Environmental Impact Assessment licence issued by Kenya's National Environment Management Authority, required for developments likely to have a significant environmental impact.
- Physical Planning Approval
- County government approval confirming that a proposed development complies with the applicable zoning and land-use plans.
- Project Stage
- Where the project sits in its development lifecycle, from concept and feasibility through to near completion.
- Projected Returns (IRR / ROI)
- Standard measures used to express a project's expected profitability — IRR as an annualised percentage, ROI as overall gain relative to capital invested.
- Student Accommodation
- Purpose-built housing developed specifically to serve students, typically located near tertiary institutions.
- Target Market Segment
- The intended buyer or tenant profile for a development — for example low-income, middle-income, or high-end/luxury occupiers.
- Total Project Cost
- The full budget required to deliver a project from land through to completion, including construction, professional fees, and financing costs.
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