Lafayette Digital Sponsor I, LLC and Samuel A. Jernigan IV report beneficial ownership of 10,018,333 ordinary shares of Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I on a Schedule 13G. This consists of 435,000 Class A ordinary shares and 9,583,333 Class B ordinary shares, with the Class B shares convertible into Class A on a one-for-one basis upon completion of a business combination or earlier at the holder’s option, subject to adjustment under the company’s governing documents.
The filing states this position represents 25.63% of the class, based on 39,093,333 ordinary shares outstanding as of the reporting date. The 435,000 Class A shares are part of private units that also include warrants, and the reported ownership excludes 108,750 Class A shares issuable upon exercise of those warrants. Jernigan controls voting and investment decisions for the shares held of record by the sponsor and disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of any pecuniary interest.
What stake in Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I (ZKPU) is reported on this Schedule 13G?
The reporting persons disclose beneficial ownership of 10,018,333 ordinary shares of Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I, representing 25.63% of the outstanding ordinary shares, based on 39,093,333 ordinary shares outstanding as of the reporting date.
Who are the reporting persons on this Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I Schedule 13G?
The Schedule 13G is filed jointly by Lafayette Digital Sponsor I, LLC and Samuel A. Jernigan IV. They entered into a joint filing agreement to submit this and any amendments together in accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1).
How is the 10,018,333-share position in Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I structured?
The 10,018,333 ordinary shares consist of 435,000 Class A ordinary shares and 9,583,333 Class B ordinary shares. The Class B shares are convertible into Class A ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis upon consummation of a business combination or earlier at the holder’s option, subject to adjustment under the company’s amended and restated memorandum and articles of association.
What is the source of the Class A ordinary shares held by the Lafayette Digital sponsor?
The 435,000 Class A ordinary shares are included in units acquired under a Private Units Purchase Agreement dated January 8, 2026 between Lafayette Digital Sponsor I, LLC and the issuer. Each unit includes one Class A ordinary share and one-fourth of one redeemable warrant to purchase a Class A ordinary share at $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment.
Are the warrants associated with the private units included in the reported ownership for Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I?
No. The Schedule 13G explicitly states that the reported holdings exclude 108,750 Class A ordinary shares that are issuable upon exercise of the warrants that comprise the units owned of record by the sponsor.
What role does Samuel A. Jernigan IV have regarding the Lafayette Digital sponsor’s shares?
Samuel A. Jernigan IV is the managing member of Lafayette Management I LLC, which is the managing member of Lafayette Digital Sponsor I, LLC. He holds voting and investment discretion over the ordinary shares held of record by the sponsor and disclaims beneficial ownership of those securities except to the extent of any pecuniary interest he may have, directly or indirectly.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I
(Name of Issuer)
Class A Ordinary Shares, par value $0.0001 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
G5345D107
(CUSIP Number)
01/08/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
G5345D107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Lafayette Digital Sponsor I, LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
10,018,333.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
10,018,333.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
10,018,333.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
25.63 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: 10,018,333 Ordinary Shares (defined below) reported in Items 5, 7 and 9 consist of (1) 435,000 Class A ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value per share ("Class A Ordinary Shares") and (2) 9,583,333 Class B ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value per share ("Class B Ordinary Shares" and together with the Class A Ordinary Shares, the "Ordinary Shares"), which are convertible into Class A Ordinary Shares on a one-for-one basis upon the consummation of a business combination or earlier at the option of the holder, subject to adjustment as described in the Issuer's amended and restated memorandum and articles of association. The 435,000 Class A Ordinary Shares are included in units acquired pursuant to a Private Units Purchase Agreement, dated January 8, 2026, by and between Lafayette Digital Sponsor I, LLC (the "Sponsor") and the Issuer. Each unit consists of one Class A Ordinary Share and one-fourth of one redeemable warrant (each whole warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one Class A Ordinary Share at a price of $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment). Excludes the 108,750 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants that comprise the units.
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
G5345D107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Samuel A. Jernigan IV
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
10,018,333.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
10,018,333.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
10,018,333.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
25.63 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: 10,018,333 Ordinary Shares (defined below) reported in Items 5, 7 and 9 consist of (1) 435,000 Class A ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value per share ("Class A Ordinary Shares") and (2) 9,583,333 Class B ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value per share ("Class B Ordinary Shares" and together with the Class A Ordinary Shares, the "Ordinary Shares"), which are convertible into Class A Ordinary Shares on a one-for-one basis upon the consummation of a business combination or earlier at the option of the holder, subject to adjustment as described in the Issuer's amended and restated memorandum and articles of association. The 435,000 Class A Ordinary Shares are included in units acquired pursuant to a Private Units Purchase Agreement, dated January 8, 2026, by and between the Sponsor and the Issuer. Each unit consists of one Class A Ordinary Share and one-fourth of one redeemable warrant (each whole warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one Class A Ordinary Share at a price of $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment). Excludes the 108,750 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants that comprise the units. Samuel A. Jernigan IV, is the managing member of Lafayette Management I LLC, the managing member of the Sponsor and holds voting and investment discretion with respect to the Ordinary Shares held of record by the Sponsor. Mr. Jernigan disclaims any beneficial ownership of the securities held by the Sponsor other than to the extent of any pecuniary interest he may have therein, directly or indirectly.
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
201 South Biscayne Blvd, 28th Floor, Miami, FL 33131
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
(i) Lafayette Digital Sponsor I, LLC (the "Sponsor") and (ii) Samuel A. Jernigan IV. The Sponsor and Samuel A. Jernigan IV have entered into a Joint Filing Agreement, dated the date hereof, pursuant to which the Sponsor and Mr. Jernigan have agreed to file this statement and any subsequent amendments hereto jointly in accordance with the provisions of Rule 13d-1(k)(1) under the Act. Any disclosures herein with respect to persons other than the Sponsor and Mr. Jernigan are made on information and belief after making inquiry to the appropriate party. The filing of this statement should not be construed as an admission that any of the forgoing persons is, for the purposes of Section 13 of the Act, the beneficial owner of the Ordinary Shares reported herein.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
c/o Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I, 201 South Biscayne Blvd, 28th Floor, Miami, FL 33131
(c)
Citizenship:
(i) Lafayette Digital Sponsor I, LLC - Delaware (ii) Samuel A. Jernigan IV - United States
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Class A Ordinary Shares, par value $0.0001 per share
(e)
CUSIP No.:
G5345D107
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
10,018,333 Ordinary Shares consisting of (i) 435,000 Class A Ordinary Shares and (ii) 9,583,333 Class B Ordinary Shares, which are convertible into Class A Ordinary Shares on a one-for-one basis upon the consummation of a business combination or earlier at the option of the holder, subject to adjustment as described in the Issuer's amended and restated memorandum and articles of association. Excludes the 108,750 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants that comprise the units owned of record by the Sponsor. Samuel A. Jernigan IV is the managing member of Lafayette Management I LLC, the managing member of the Sponsor and holds voting and investment discretion with respect to the Ordinary Shares held of record by the Sponsor. Mr. Jernigan disclaims any beneficial ownership of the securities held by the Sponsor other than to the extent of any pecuniary interest he may have therein, directly or indirectly.
(b)
Percent of class:
25.63% (based on 39,093,333 Ordinary Shares outstanding as of the date hereof).
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
10,018,333 Ordinary Shares consisting of (i) 435,000 Class A Ordinary Shares and (ii) 9,583,333 Class B Ordinary Shares, which are convertible into Class A Ordinary Shares on a one-for-one basis upon the consummation of a business combination or earlier at the option of the holder, subject to adjustment as described in the Issuer's amended and restated memorandum and articles of association. Excludes the 108,750 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants that comprise the units owned of record by the Sponsor. Samuel A. Jernigan IV is the managing member of Lafayette Management I LLC, the managing member of the Sponsor and holds voting and investment discretion with respect to the Ordinary Shares held of record by the Sponsor. Mr. Jernigan disclaims any beneficial ownership of the securities held by the Sponsor other than to the extent of any pecuniary interest he may have therein, directly or indirectly.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
10,018,333 Ordinary Shares consisting of (i) 435,000 Class A Ordinary Shares and (ii) 9,583,333 Class B Ordinary Shares, which are convertible into Class A Ordinary Shares on a one-for-one basis upon the consummation of a business combination or earlier at the option of the holder, subject to adjustment as described in the Issuer's amended and restated memorandum and articles of association. Excludes the 108,750 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants that comprise the units owned of record by the Sponsor. Samuel A. Jernigan IV is the managing member of Lafayette Management I LLC, the managing member of the Sponsor and holds voting and investment discretion with respect to the Ordinary Shares held of record by the Sponsor. Mr. Jernigan disclaims any beneficial ownership of the securities held by the Sponsor other than to the extent of any pecuniary interest he may have therein, directly or indirectly.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
Not Applicable
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
