Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I Completes $287.5M IPO and Concurrent Private Placement

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Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I announced the successful completion of its initial public offering, raising $287.5 million, alongside a $7.6 million private placement, establishing its capital for a future business combination.

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• Initial Public Offering Consummated

  The company successfully completed its IPO on January 12, 2026, offering 28,750,000 units at $10.00 per unit, generating gross proceeds of $287,500,000.

• Concurrent Private Placement

  A private placement of 760,000 units was completed simultaneously at $10.00 per unit, raising an additional $7,600,000 from the sponsor and underwriter.

• Trust Account Fully Funded

  A total of $287,500,000 from the net proceeds of the IPO and private placement, including deferred underwriting commissions, has been deposited into a trust account for the benefit of public shareholders.

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This 8-K filing confirms the successful consummation of Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I's initial public offering and a concurrent private placement. The completion of the IPO, raising $287.5 million, is a critical milestone for this Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), as it secures the necessary capital to identify and execute a business combination. The additional $7.6 million from the private placement further bolsters its financial position. The total proceeds of $295.1 million deposited into the trust account provide the foundation for the SPAC's operations and its ability to pursue a target acquisition, signaling its readiness to proceed with its core mission.