
Nicole Pereira
Managing Director, Lafayette SquareNicole Pereira is an investment professional at Lafayette Square, where she focuses on private credit and impact-driven investment strategies that support job creation and economic growth. Based in New York, she works at the intersection of capital and community, contributing to initiatives that expand access to financing for underserved businesses and strengthen the broader economic ecosystem.
Nicole brings experience across investment analysis, portfolio engagement, and market research, with a particular interest in how capital can be deployed to drive both financial returns and measurable social impact. She is passionate about advancing innovative financing models and supporting entrepreneurs and operators who are building resilient, high-growth businesses.
She is an active participant in industry conversations around private markets, infrastructure, and the evolving role of credit in powering the next generation of companies. Nicole is especially interested in the opportunities emerging at the convergence of technology, workforce development, and inclusive economic growth.
Nicole earned her degree from Hofstra University and is committed to fostering more inclusive pathways into finance and investment leadership.



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