LaFayette Acquisition, a blank check company led by international financier Christophe Charlier targeting US companies, raised $100 million by offering 10 million units at $10. Each unit consists of one share of common stock and one right to receive one-tenth of a share upon an initial business combination.
LaFayette Acquisition is led by CEO and Chairman Christophe Charlier, the former Chairman of Russian investment bank Renaissance Capital, and former CEO of Russian PE firm Onexim Group. Charlier is also on the board of Tavia Acquisition (TAVIU), and previously served on the board of Oxus Acquisition before its business combination with Borealis Foods (BRLS; -66% from IPO) in 2024. He is joined by CFO Jennifer Calabrese, who currently serves as CFO of Athena Technology Acquisition II (ATEK), which recently entered into a business combination with Ace Green Recycling.
The SPAC plans to focus on industries in which its officers are experienced in, which include, among others, energy, food/agri-tech, mining and metals, telecoms, financial services/fintech, natural resources, sports & entertainment, healthcare and technology.
LaFayette Acquisition plans to list on the Nasdaq under the symbol LAFAU. EarlyBirdCapital acted as sole bookrunner on the deal.
