About

Blackfish Capital is a privately held investment firm focused on affordable and workforce housing in the greater Seattle area. We invest in multifamily and commercial real estate, with a long-term vision to address the region’s growing housing needs. Over the next several years, Blackfish Capital will develop 1,000 units of affordable and workforce housing, strengthening the foundation for inclusive, sustainable communities.

In addition to our real estate investments, Blackfish Capital is deeply committed to supporting the local community. We proudly contribute to a variety of charitable organizations across the region, reflecting our belief that strong partnerships and shared prosperity create lasting impact.

President

Johnny Vong is the President of Blackfish Capital, a privately held and family owned real estate investment company that has been in business for nearly a decade.

Johnny is dedicated to development and affordable housing. He focuses on the company's direction and growth through acquisitions and development. He is a fellow in Amazon’s funded Housing Accelerator Program, where training and investments are provided to emerging developers in affordable housing.

With nearly 20 years of real estate investment experience, Johnny has developed various properties in Washington and Alaska. Before real estate development, he was a Management Consultant at IBM and PwC, focusing on financial modeling and technology. His consulting clients included Microsoft, T-Mobile, technology startups, government agencies, and non-profits.

A first-generation American, Johnny's parents are of ethnic Chinese and Vietnamese descent, who fled Vietnam during the 1970s as refugees. Being the first person in his family to graduate college, he believes in the American Dream and the power of real estate to provide financial wealth and freedom.

Johnny serves on the Board of Trustees at Willamette University, where he holds various leadership positions, including Executive and Endowment/Investment committees.

Johnny holds degrees from Willamette University and Harvard University, where he was awarded the Gates Millennium Scholarship from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. As well as a full scholarship from Harvard University to pursue a Master's degree in Public Policy with a concentration in Public Finance.