Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I Confirms Successful $295.1M IPO and Private Placement

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Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I has filed its annual report, confirming the successful completion of its $287.5 million IPO and a $7.6 million private placement in January 2026, securing substantial capital for its business combination search.

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• Successful IPO and Private Placement

  The company completed its Initial Public Offering of 28,750,000 units at $10.00 per unit, raising $287.5 million, including the full exercise of the over-allotment option. Simultaneously, it completed a private placement of 760,000 units at $10.00 per unit, raising $7.6 million, bringing total gross proceeds to $295.1 million.

• Trust Account Fully Funded

  A total of $287.5 million from the net proceeds of the IPO and private placement was placed into a U.S.-based trust account on January 12, 2026, to be held for the benefit of public shareholders until a business combination is completed or the company liquidates.

• Financial Runway Confirmed

  Management has determined that, following the IPO and private placement, the company has sufficient funds to finance its working capital needs for the next year, addressing the working capital deficit reported as of December 31, 2025.

• Corporate Governance Enhancements

  The company adopted a compensation recovery (clawback) policy compliant with Nasdaq listing rules and an insider trading policy, both effective January 8, 2026, enhancing its corporate governance framework.

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This 10-K filing provides the first comprehensive annual financial report for Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I, detailing its successful Initial Public Offering and a concurrent private placement in January 2026. These events, occurring after the fiscal year-end but before the filing, are crucial for the SPAC's operational viability. The company raised a total of $295.1 million, with $287.5 million placed into a trust account, securing the capital needed to pursue its intended business combination in the financial services and technology sectors. This successful funding addresses the working capital deficit reported at year-end 2025 and provides a clear financial runway for the next 24 months. The report also highlights the implementation of new corporate governance measures, including a clawback policy and an insider trading policy, aligning with public company compliance standards.