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James Cha

Managing Partner, Spring Oak Partners

Metro Region: Los Angeles, CA

Member Since: 2026

James Cha is the Managing Partner of Spring Oak Partners, an investment firm focused on technology, healthcare, real estate, sports, and culture. He is a co-owner of Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) and the first MLS owner of Korean heritage. He is focused on building bridges between the U.S. and Korea and investing in the next generation of founders, creators, and community leaders.

Previously, James built and operated early-stage companies in blockchain and AI health technology. He began his career as a management consultant at Accenture, advising clients including Google, Meta, and eBay.

James serves on the Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors and the Stanford Center for Asian Health Research and Education (CARE) Advisory Board. Through the Cha Family Foundation, he and his family support LA organizations as well as those serving the Korean American and broader Asian American communities.

 

James earned his B.A. in Economics from the University of Southern California and is a NetKAL XIV Fellow.