Lafayette Square

Lafayette Square is a private credit firm that provides lending capital to growing middle market companies, with a focus on working-class places. The firm closed its inaugural private credit fund, Lafayette Square Credit Fund I, with $1.3 billion in commitments in 2022 and employs over 100 professionals. Led by founder Damien Dwin, the firm offers alternative financing solutions to businesses across various sectors. Its investment activities include providing capital to companies such as Verde Clean Fuels, Tidewater Utilities, and Newlight Technologies. Michael Forman, linked through his prior role at FS Investments, also holds an advisory position. Lafayette Square was founded in 2020 by Damien Dwin. Its business model centers on generates revenue by lending capital to middle market companies as a private credit provider.