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Kevin Johnson

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Smart Money Rating: 93 out of 100

Founder and Managing Partner, Black Capital

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Black Capital
Title
Founder and Managing Partner
Role
Managing partner
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Investor
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Record updated 21 September 2026

About

Prior to his investing career, Kevin served as a two-term Mayor of Sacramento and was an NBA All-Star for the Phoenix Suns. Before taking public office, Kevin founded and served as CEO of St. HOPE, a community development corporation focused on public education and economic development in Oak Park, the community he grew up in. Personally, Kevin serves as an L.P. in several leading Private Equity funds.

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