Veteran Investor Damien Dwin Launches Lafayette Square with $100 Million Financing from Morgan Stanley
Jan 12, 2021•over 4 years ago
Amount Raised
$100 Million
Description
Damien Dwin, a Black American businessman, philanthropist and veteran investor, is pleased to announce the official launch of Lafayette Square Holding Company ("Lafayette Square"), an impact-driven, minority owned investment platform. The Firm confronts critical societal challenges with capital and services in three core areas: housing, jobs, and financial inclusion. Sharing in this vision, Morgan Stanley has provided $100 million of financing to launch Lafayette Square. Lafayette Square is minority owned with employees owning over 90% of its equity
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