Top Financial Gurus: 7 African-Americans Who Interpret The Markets
Bob Johnson
Though Bob Johnson is known for his contributions to media, he’s also known for his fortune, which earned him the title of the nation’s first African-American billionaire. But in 2006, he began to focus on the world of financial business. He launched RLJ Equity Partners, a middle-market private equity firm focused on generating long-term capital appreciation by investing in profitable and growing businesses. RLJ originates, structures and invests in traditional buy-outs, recapitalizations and growth capital infusions. RLJ primarily invests in North American companies with enterprise values between $50 million and $250 million.