Lorine Pendleton
About Lorine Pendleton
Lorine Pendleton is the Founder and Managing Partner of 125 Ventures, where she has worked since 2023. With a diverse background in business development and law, she has held various leadership roles in multiple organizations and has extensive experience investing in early-stage companies.
Work at 125 Ventures
Lorine Pendleton serves as the Founder and Managing Partner at 125 Ventures, a role she has held since 2023. Based in New York, New York, she is involved in overseeing the firm's investment strategies and operations. Her leadership at 125 Ventures aligns with her extensive background in entrepreneurship and investment, focusing on supporting diverse founders and innovative startups.
Education and Expertise
Lorine Pendleton holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from New York Law School, where she studied in the Evening Division from 1993 to 1997. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Brown University, completing her degree in 1991. Additionally, she completed the Kauffman Foundation Fast Trac New Ventures Entrepreneurship Program in 2011, achieving a Graduate School Certificate. Her educational background supports her expertise in law, business development, and entrepreneurship.
Background
Pendleton has a diverse professional background that spans over two decades. She has worked in various roles, including as a business development executive at several startups and as a former entertainment attorney. Her experience includes representing high-profile clients in the entertainment industry and working with notable artists. She has also held leadership positions at multiple organizations, contributing to her extensive network and knowledge in investment and entrepreneurship.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Lorine Pendleton has made significant contributions to various initiatives. She has invested in over 35 early-stage companies, demonstrating her commitment to supporting innovative startups. Pendleton played a role in the launch of Portfolia's 8th fund, which focuses on underrepresented markets. She has also participated in campaigns promoting financial empowerment and has been featured in media discussing the importance of investing in Black entrepreneurs.
Current and Past Roles
In addition to her role at 125 Ventures, Lorine Pendleton is actively involved in several organizations. She serves as a Board Advisor and Audit & Compensation Committee Member at Storj Labs, and as an Investor & Advisory Board Member at MoCaFi. She has held positions such as Lead Investment Partner at Portfolia and New York Chair at TIGER 21. Her extensive experience includes past roles at the Angel Capital Association and Dentons, among others.