In today’s digital economy, data centers are the backbone of businesses, powering cloud computing, AI, and enterprise solutions. However setting up and operating a data center requires meticulous planning, financial modeling, and strategic execution.

At Fin-Wiser Advisory, we specialize in developing robust financial models and business plans to help investors, operators, and enterprises navigate the complexities of launching a data center.

If you plan to invest in or scale a data center, our business plan model provides a data-driven approach to maximize returns and minimize risks. Let’s connect to discuss how we can support your project!

The Model includes assumptions related to:

1. Development cost, Construction costs, and Developer’s Fee
2. Floor Area, Rack Size, Rack Utilization
3. Pricing options – 3 different pricing options and Revenue from other sources (Lum sum)
4. Variable O&M cost (divided into 8 sub heads such as staff, electricity, consumables, transport, and fuel) and other fixed costs (SPV, insurance, land lease, community payment, management fee & more)
5. Flexible Funding Profile – Cash equity, Bridge Loan, Bank Debt, DSRA and Bank overdraft
6. Working Capital Assumptions related to accounts receivables and payables
7. Straight Line Depreciation
8. Annuity, Sculpted Debt, and Even Principal Repayment options
9. Inflation and Indexation
10. VAT during the construction and operations phase
11. Decommissioning cost and reserve, if required

An Information Memorandum (IM) is a detailed document that provides key insights into a business, project, or investment opportunity. It outlines financial performance, market analysis, growth potential, risks, and other critical aspects to help investors and stakeholders make informed decisions. Typically used in mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising, an IM serves as a structured guide for potential investors. The financial information in the IM can be filled out using the attached financial model.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this IM is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent a real-world scenario. Any financial projections, market data, or business assumptions included are hypothetical and should not be considered actual investment advice or factual business performance.

Model Output includes:

1. Project IRR & NPV
2. Equity IRR & NPV
3. Minimum and Average DSCR
4. LLCR and PLCR
5. Equity Payback Period
6. Cash Waterfall
7. Debt Service Profile
8. Integrated Financial Statements
9. Fully Integrated Dashboard

Model Package includes:

1. Excel-based financial model (Excel binary format i.e. xlsb)
2. Macro Word Document – This includes the VBA Code used in the model for the user’s reference
3. Information Memorandum Template in PPT Format

Why Fin-wiser’s Financial Model Template:

1. Our model allows greater flexibility in terms of deciding upon the forecast period length. Users can choose from Monthly, Quarterly, semi-annual,l or Annual forecast period length. This provides more detailed data for Analysis.
2. The model is divided into two phases i.e. Construction and Operations. The user has the flexibility to decide upon each period length individually and can also choose to populate each model phase on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual basis.
3. All revenue and cost assumptions can be input into 3 scenarios. This helps the user to assess the impact of multiple business scenarios in one model. This can be operated simply with a click of a button.
4. The Debt funding drawdown has 3 scenarios that can help users assess the impact on the IRR and make the best possible negotiations with the financial institutions.
5. The debt repayment has been profiled with 3 scenarios i.e. Annuity payment, Even Principal Payment, and Debt sculpted repayment. You can change the scenario with a click of a button and assess the impact on IRR.
6. The model is built with Financial Modeling Best Practices and has clearly defined input, calculations, output cells, and tabs to help even a rookie Excel user to operate the model efficiently.
7. Our Models are thoroughly reviewed and Quality-checked for Arithmetic and Logical flow

Technical Specifications:

1. The model uses Macros (VBA) especially to consider the interest during the construction phase in the Uses of Funds Table. To run the model optimally, keep macros enabled. In case you do not like Macros, you could manually disable or remove the Macros and will have to rework the model’s logic to be used without Macros but it is not recommended by the author.
2. The model is built using the Microsoft Excel 2019 version for Windows. Please note, on certain Mac laptops or MS Excel before 2007, Excel with Macros can slow down your computer if your PC does not have enough processing power.
3. We advise you not to delete or insert rows and columns into the model if you are unaware of the model structure as it can distort model functioning. If you need assistance with customizing the model template, the author is more than willing to help you. Simply contact us at contact@fin-wiser.com and send your model template as well as specifications. We will then get back to you with a quotation for the customization service(billable hours & completion date).
4. The model uses Cell Styles

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