Meet the Founder
R. Davis Johnson
Orgin Story
From the outset of my career, I was drawn to real estate—an industry where results are tangible, and every decision leaves a lasting mark. I began in residential real estate, gaining hands-on experience over two years and developing a deep understanding of markets, transactions, and value creation at the ground level.
As my career progressed, I found myself increasingly captivated by the broader forces of finance and investing. The discipline of capital allocation, the pursuit of compounding returns, and the opportunity to build enduring businesses became my true calling.
Today, I am a CFA Level I Candidate and an alumnus of the Darla Moore School of Business, where I studied Finance and Real Estate. My focus has shifted from selling homes to building ventures and making strategic investments designed to scale. My ambition is simple but bold: to identify high-potential markets, support innovative companies, and create long-term value through disciplined investment strategy.
“Never give up. Today is hard, tomorrow will be worse, but the day after tomorrow will be sunshine."
-Jack Ma
Our Mission
At Venture Cola, our mission is to fuel the future by investing in bold ideas, empowering founders, and building ventures that disrupt, scale, and endure. We partner with innovators who challenge the status quo—backing startups and businesses that redefine industries, uplift communities, and create long-term value.
