Laura Johnson

Laura Johnson is a Managing Director at Blackstone, specifically within the Blackstone Credit and Insurance (BXCI) division, located in San Francisco. In her role, she is primarily focused on originating and executing investment opportunities with high-growth companies, particularly in the technology sector.14

Professional Background

Before joining Blackstone, Johnson held significant positions in various financial firms:

• She was a senior member of the investment team at ORIX Growth Capital, where she was responsible for originating and underwriting mid to late-stage software and fintech investments.
• Prior to her tenure at ORIX, she led Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Strategy at RichRelevance, a software company based in San Francisco.
• Johnson began her career at Prudential Capital Group, focusing on underwriting investment opportunities in the middle market.13

Education

Laura Johnson holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of San Francisco.12

LinkedIn Profile

Her LinkedIn profile can be found under the username laurajchicagobooth, showcasing her extensive professional network and experience in finance.2