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Veteran Investor Damien Dwin Launches Lafayette Square with $100 Million Financing from Morgan Stanley

Jan 12, 2021over 4 years ago

Amount Raised

$100 Million

New York

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

Company Information

Company

Lafayette Square

Location

New York, New York, United States

About

Lafayette Square Holding Company, LLC ("Lafayette Square" or the "Firm") is an impact-driven, minority-owned investment platform. Founded by Damien Dwin in 2020, the Firm confronts critical societal challenges with capital and services in three core areas: housing, jobs, and financial inclusion. For more information about Lafayette Square, please visit lafayettesquare.com

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