Lorine Pendleton
InvestorGeneral Partner at 125 Ventures
New York, New York
Writes $250K β $1M checks Β· typically $500K
About
A VC investor with a decade of experience and over 35 early-stage investments, and a former entertainment attorney who represented artists including Prince and Stevie Wonder, with a background in tech, media, entertainment, and sports.
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
Education
- Brown UniversityB.A., Economics
- New York Law SchoolJ.D. - Evening Division, Law
- Kauffman Foundation Fast Trac New Ventures Entrepreneurship ProgramGraduate School Certificate, Entrepreneurship
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.
Same school
Also attended Brown University394
Theresia GouwFounding Partner at Acrew CapitalAlexis AbramsPartner, General Counsel at Felicis VenturesJohn KimInvestor Relations at General CatalystAli Fisher SweetInvestor at Index VenturesMark GoldbergInvestor at Index VenturesKarim FarisInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)
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Shared employers
Also worked at The Conversation Lounge1
Also worked at ΕURA20
Kevin RoseExploring emerging AI / tech trends, finance, health, minimal-living, philosophy, and the discipline of Zen.Timo 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 Dentons13
Marie MontlaurLegal Counsel at Partech VenturesEd GregorySenior Legal Counsel at AirTree VenturesAdrian StewartOperating Partner at Stack AssetSahar ShiraziInvestor Relations / Portfolio Advisor at Valar Ventures LlcHilke SchmittGeneral Counsel at Hannover Finanz GmbHMargeaux PlaistedVice President, Policy & Government Relations at Cleanspark
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Colleagues at 125 Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Lorine Pendleton work?
- Lorine Pendleton is General Partner at 125 Ventures.
- What check size does Lorine Pendleton write?
- Lorine Pendleton typically writes checks of $250K β $1M.



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