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Lorine Pendleton

Investor

Venture Capitalist, Angel Investor, Advisor at TIGER 21 · Founder & Managing Partner at 125 Ventures · Member at Pipeline Angels

New York

Writes $250K – $1M checks · typically $500K

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Jonas ClarkunlockedLorine: together at Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship (2021–2022)
Lorine: together at SelectMinds (Acquired by Oracle)
×2Lorine: together at Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship
×2Lorine: together at 125 Ventures

About

Lorine Pendleton is an early-stage investor with about a decade of experience and more than 40 investments, previously running two venture funds, Rising America I and II, with Portfolia. She began her career as an entertainment and media attorney in New York, representing clients including Prince, Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Ruff Ryder Records, and the Estate of the Notorious B.I.G., and later worked in Business & Legal Affairs at the William Morris Agency. She also held business development roles at startups including Community Connect (acquired by Interactive One) and SelectMinds (acquired by Oracle), and serves as a New York chair for TIGER 21.

Contact· published on Lorine's own website

Experience

  1. 125 VenturesFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2024 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  2. The Conversation LoungeCreator, Co-Host & Executive Producercurrent2026 — presentNew York, NY
  3. TIGER 21New York Chaircurrent2017 — presentGreater New York City Area
  4. Rhode Island FCInvestorcurrent2023 — presentPawtucket, Rhode Island, United States
  5. ŌURAInvestorcurrent2020 — present
  6. University at BuffaloInvestment Committee Member for UB Foundationcurrent2022 — presentBuffalo, New York, United States
  7. Empire State DevelopmentBoard Member, Investment Committeecurrent2023 — presentNew York, United States
  8. PortfoliaInvestment Partnercurrent2019 — present
  9. PortfoliaLimited Partnercurrent2016 — presentUS
  10. Pipeline AngelsMembercurrent2013 — present
  11. MoCaFiInvestor & Advisory Board Member2020 — 2026New York City Metropolitan Area
  12. StorjMember Board of Directors2024 — 2025
  13. StorjBoard Advisor and Audit & Compensation Committee Member2020 — 2024Atlanta, Georgia, United States
  14. Nelson Center for EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneur In Residence2021 — 2022Providence, Rhode Island, United States
  15. Angel Capital AssociationBoard Member2018 — 2021Greater New York City Area
  16. DentonsUS Director of Business Development2013 — 2017Greater New York City Area
  17. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPDirector of Business Development - Litigation Practice2010 — 2013New York, New York
  18. TEDxHarlemOrganizer and Board Member2010 — 2012Greater New York City Area
  19. Howrey LLPDirector of Business Development, Client Services2008 — 2010
  20. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLPDirector of Business Development-Intellectual Property Practice2004 — 2008
  21. SelectMinds (Acquired by Oracle)Director of Sales2003 — 2004
  22. Commmunity Connect/BlackPlanet/AsianAvenue/MiGente (Acquired by Radio One)Business Development Executive2001 — 2003
  23. MindEchoDirector of Business Development2000 — 2001New York, New York and Israel
  24. The McMillan FirmAttorney1998 — 2000

Skills & more

Podcasting1Early Stage Investment3Finance2PresentationsFundraisingInvestment PortfoliosGrowth InvestingStrategic RelationshipsHigh-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWI)1Deal SourcingBusiness Development55Intellectual Property17
+12 moreStrategic PartnershipsLitigationEntrepreneurshipLegal ResearchCompetitive IntelligenceStart-upsCompetitive AnalysisBusiness StrategyCommunicationRelationship DevelopmentStrategyStrategic Planning

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Investments

Investor

CurastoryGoalsetterHire an esquireMavenMoCaFiOuraRares.ioShearshareTastemakers AfricaWhetstone

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Colleagues at TIGER 21

Brett M. Johnson
Advisor at 125 Ventures
Crystal Fisher
Advisor at 125 Ventures
Michelle Mammen
Sr. Associate at 125 Ventures
Mina Takayanagi
Senior Advisor at 125 Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Lorine Pendleton?
Lorine Pendleton is an early-stage investor with about a decade of experience and more than 40 investments, previously running two venture funds, Rising America I and II, with Portfolia. She began her career as an entertainment and media attorney in New York, representing clients including Prince, Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Ruff Ryder Records, and the Estate of the Notorious B.I.G., and later worked in Business & Legal Affairs at the William Morris Agency. She also held business development roles at startups including Community Connect (acquired by Interactive One) and SelectMinds (acquired by Oracle), and serves as a New York chair for TIGER 21.
Where does Lorine Pendleton work?
Lorine Pendleton is Venture Capitalist, Angel Investor, Advisor at TIGER 21.
What check size does Lorine Pendleton write?
Lorine Pendleton typically writes checks of $250K – $1M.
What companies has Lorine Pendleton invested in?
Investments tracked here include Curastory, Goalsetter, Hire an esquire, Maven, MoCaFi, Oura, Rares.io, Shearshare, Tastemakers Africa, Whetstone.
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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