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Lam Group

New York · Series A · 11 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Lam Group is a New York City real estate investment conglomerate focused on developing commercial, residential, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use properties in New York City and across the United States.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.

Stage
Series A
HQ
New York, US
Founded
1970
Tracked investments
12

Team · 11 people

from the firm's website
John Lam· Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Founder 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.

Christina Lam· Managing Director of Lam Groupin

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.

Cindy Luk· Managing Director of Lam Group

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.

Dianna Hwang· Corporate Controller

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.

Diptesh Patel· Project Manager

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.

Hung Luk· Chief Operating Officer

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.

Joann Lee· Managing Director of Operationsin

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.

Julie Cho· Counsel

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.

Keith Lam· Managing Director of Constructionin

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.

Richard Tang· Director of Finance & Administration

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.

Tong (Tony) Zhang· Executive Director for EB-5 RC

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.

What they invest in

from 3 of 12 portfolio companies

Travel & Hospitality ×2Consumer ×1Fintech ×1PropTech ×1

HQs:United States×2

Investments · 12 tracked

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LAM EB-5lameb5nyc.comin𝕏

LAM EB-5 is a regional center that facilitates real estate investments in New York City for immigrant investors seeking EB-5 visas, leveraging the Lam Group's capital and real estate expertise.

FintechPropTechNew York City, US

John Lam(CEO and Chairman)

Soho 54 Hotelsoho54hotel.com

A hotel located in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City that offers guest accommodations with an emphasis on the creative and cultural character of Manhattan.

Travel & HospitalityNew York, US

Wyndham Garden Philadelphia Airportwyndham.com

Wyndham operates a global portfolio of hotel brands for business and leisure travelers, offering rooms, meeting spaces, and amenities at thousands of properties worldwide.

ConsumerTravel & Hospitality

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Aloft Manhattan DowntownAloft New York BrooklynAscend Collection Solita Soho HotelFairfield Inn New York Manhattan/Financial DistrictFour Points by Sheraton Manhattan ChelseaFour Points by Sheraton Manhattan Soho VillageFour Points by Sheraton New York DowntownHotel Indigo BrooklynSheraton Brooklyn New York Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Lam Group made?
Lam Group has 12 tracked investments.
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.
Who does Lam Group co-invest with?
Lam Group most often shares deals with Kapital Partners, KSL, Sculptor, among 3 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

John Lam, President, Lam Group

USPAACC · John Lam

BuildingNY: John Lam, chairman, Lam Group

CUNY TV · John Lam

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