CleanFi provides commercial property owners with instant financing estimates for building improvement projects by matching each project’s location and scope to a national database of funding mechanisms, including C‑PACE, capital leases, and equipment loans. Users submit project details, receive multiple qualified proposals with clear terms, and can compare options before the CleanFi team guides them through the application process. The platform streamlines funding acquisition, enabling faster project execution and off‑balance‑sheet financing options.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Commercial building owners and developers often struggle to identify and secure appropriate financing for improvement projects, facing fragmented funding sources, lengthy application processes, and uncertainty about eligibility and terms.
Solution
CleanFi streamlines the financing process by automatically matching a project's location and specifications to a national database of funding mechanisms, including C‑PACE programs, capital leases, equipment loans, and specialty products. Users submit basic project details and receive multiple tailored financing proposals with clear qualifiers within minutes. The platform presents side‑by‑side comparisons, allowing decision makers to evaluate costs, tax benefits, and repayment structures. CleanFi’s team then assists applicants through the required paperwork and coordination with funders, accelerating approval and keeping projects on schedule.
Target Audience
Primary customers are commercial real estate owners, property developers, and small to mid‑size firms undertaking building improvement, retrofit, or energy infrastructure projects.
Features
- Automated location‑based matching to a comprehensive, nationwide funding database
- Instant generation of multiple financing quotes with detailed qualifiers and tax benefit information
- Side‑by‑side comparison interface for C‑PACE, capital leases, equipment loans, and specialty financing options
- Integrated BidDesk tool for energy infrastructure financing and third‑party owned projects
- Dedicated support team that guides users through application submission and funder coordination