Lorine Pendleton
InvestorFounder & Managing Partner at 125 Ventures Β· Venture Capitalist, Angel Investor, Advisor at TIGER 21 Β· Investment Partner at Portfolia Β· Member at Pipeline Angels
New York
Writes $250K β $1M checks Β· typically $500K
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About
An early-stage investor with about a decade of experience and 40+ investments, previously managing the Rising America I and II funds with Portfolia. A former entertainment/media attorney who represented major music artists and worked in business development at startups with two exits; she serves as a NY Chair at TIGER 21.
ContactΒ· published on Lorine's own website
Experience
- 125 VenturesFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2024 β presentNew York, New York, United States
- The Conversation LoungeCreator, Co-Host & Executive Producercurrent2026 β presentNew York, NY
- TIGER 21New York Chaircurrent2017 β presentGreater New York City Area
- Rhode Island FCInvestorcurrent2023 β presentPawtucket, Rhode Island, United States
- ΕURAInvestorcurrent2020 β present
- University at BuffaloInvestment Committee Member for UB Foundationcurrent2022 β presentBuffalo, New York, United States
- Empire State DevelopmentBoard Member, Investment Committeecurrent2023 β presentNew York, United States
- PortfoliaInvestment Partnercurrent2019 β present
- PortfoliaLimited Partnercurrent2016 β presentUS
- Pipeline AngelsMembercurrent2013 β present
- MoCaFiInvestor & Advisory Board Member2020 β 2026New York City Metropolitan Area
- StorjMember Board of Directors2024 β 2025
- StorjBoard Advisor and Audit & Compensation Committee Member2020 β 2024Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Nelson Center for EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneur In Residence2021 β 2022Providence, Rhode Island, United States
- Angel Capital AssociationBoard Member2018 β 2021Greater New York City Area
- DentonsUS Director of Business Development2013 β 2017Greater New York City Area
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPDirector of Business Development - Litigation Practice2010 β 2013New York, New York
- TEDxHarlemOrganizer and Board Member2010 β 2012Greater New York City Area
- Howrey LLPDirector of Business Development, Client Services2008 β 2010
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLPDirector of Business Development-Intellectual Property Practice2004 β 2008
- SelectMinds (Acquired by Oracle)Director of Sales2003 β 2004
- Commmunity Connect/BlackPlanet/AsianAvenue/MiGente (Acquired by Radio One)Business Development Executive2001 β 2003
- MindEchoDirector of Business Development2000 β 2001New York, New York and Israel
- The McMillan FirmAttorney1998 β 2000
Skills & more
Podcasting1Early Stage Investment3Finance2PresentationsFundraisingInvestment PortfoliosGrowth InvestingStrategic RelationshipsHigh-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWI)1Deal SourcingBusiness Development55Intellectual Property17
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Strategic PartnershipsLitigationEntrepreneurshipLegal ResearchCompetitive IntelligenceStart-upsCompetitive AnalysisBusiness StrategyCommunicationRelationship DevelopmentStrategyStrategic PlanningFrom Lorine's professional profile.
Colleagues at 125 Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Lorine Pendleton?
- An early-stage investor with about a decade of experience and 40+ investments, previously managing the Rising America I and II funds with Portfolia. A former entertainment/media attorney who represented major music artists and worked in business development at startups with two exits; she serves as a NY Chair at TIGER 21.
- Where does Lorine Pendleton work?
- Lorine Pendleton is Founder & Managing Partner at 125 Ventures.
- What check size does Lorine Pendleton write?
- Lorine Pendleton typically writes checks of $250K β $1M.
- Where did Lorine Pendleton go to school?
- Lorine Pendleton studied at Brown University (B.A., Economics); New York Law School (J.D. - Evening Division, Law); Kauffman Foundation Fast Trac New Ventures Entrepreneurship Program (Graduate School Certificate, Entrepreneurship).
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Also attended Brown University646
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Also attended New York Law School16
Alex GochalTax Director at StripesJim VieceliGeneral Counsel at Playground GlobalRichard SeewaldFounder and Managing Partner at Evolution Equity PartnersYael LevyPartner at Apollo Asset ManagementBryan PhillipsDeputy Chief Compliance Officer at Avoro Capital AdvisorsDoug ShawOperating Partner at Concord Health Partners
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Shared employers
Also worked at ΕURA21
David SzeAdvisory Partner at GreylockTimo AhopeltoSerial tech entrepreneur and early-stage investor running Lifeline VenturesEurie KimManaging Partner at Forerunner VenturesHal TilyVenture Partner at Rackhouse Venture Management LpNate WilliamsFounder, Managing Partner at UNION Labs VenturesJason LinCo-founder and General Partner at Lifelike Capital
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Also worked at Storj1
Also worked at Dentons25
Marie MontlaurLegal Counsel at Partech VenturesEd GregorySenior Legal Counsel at AirTree VenturesAdrian StewartOperating Partner at Stack AssetJon HerrickChief Compliance Officer at Aquarian HoldingsVictoria O'GormanMarketing Executive at Apposite CapitalSahar ShiraziInvestor Relations / Portfolio Advisor at Valar Ventures Llc
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