Lam Group
New York · Series A · 11 people tracked
Investment thesis
Lam Group is a New York-based real estate firm engaged in hotel development, investments, and property management, operating a portfolio of hotels across New York and Philadelphia, and offering an EB-5 program.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 11 people
from the firm's websiteFounder and CEO of Lam Group, a prominent New York real estate developer who began in the fashion and garment industry, founding the Lam Group Fashion Group in 1970. He is recognized as a business leader with multiple honors and is a well-known figure in the Chinese American community.
Assists with new hotel openings and oversees hotel operations including guest and employee satisfaction, recruitment, financial performance, and sales. She previously ran an apparel business for 20 years and attended Barnard College.
Assists with new hotel openings and oversees day-to-day operations of the Lam Group hotel portfolio. She previously owned a fashion manufacturing and marketing business for 20 years and attended Baruch College.
Oversees property accountants for the Lam Group hotel portfolio and manages training and development for accounting personnel. She has experience in mortgage loan servicing and portfolio management and earned an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business.
Manages construction of current and upcoming hotel development projects, coordinating with architects, contractors, vendors, and franchise representatives. He has over 18 years of construction management experience across India, Canada, and the US and holds a Civil Engineering degree from Gujarat University.
Oversees daily operations of the Lam Group hotel portfolio and leads franchise relations, developing strategic plans for marketing, budgeting, and returns. He previously worked in fashion, manufacturing, and importing and studied at New York University.
Oversees procurement and special projects across the Lam Group portfolio, coordinating vendors, designers, and hotel opening logistics. She joined in 2011 after running a fashion manufacturing business and graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Oversees legal affairs for Lam Group including labor and employment matters and real estate transactions. She previously prosecuted in a special victims unit at the Kings County District Attorney's Office and earned her Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law.
Oversees design and construction activities for Lam Group, managing day-to-day operations to keep projects on time and budget and maintaining relationships with contractors and architects.
Oversees financial reporting and accounting functions at Lam Group, applying his public accounting background to establish reporting controls. He holds a degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Maryland College Park.
Manages the EB-5 program, from documentation and consultation for investors to research, B2B/B2C marketing, and partnerships. He holds a master's in Economics and a bachelor's in China Border Security Law and has experience in passport and visa administration.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Lam Group invest at?
- Lam Group invests at the Series A stage.
- What sectors does Lam Group focus on?
- Lam Group focuses on PropTech.
- Where is Lam Group located?
- Lam Group is headquartered in New York, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamJohn Lam, President, Lam Group - YouTube
USPAACC · John Lam
BuildingNY: John Lam, chairman, Lam Group - YouTube
CUNY TV · John Lam
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