Lorine Pendleton
Lorine Pendleton is a seasoned venture capital investor and former media and entertainment attorney with a background spanning sports, media, entertainment, and technology. She has established herself in the angel and venture capital investing ecosystem for over a decade. She is the Founding Partner of 125 Ventures, a VC fund investing in the future of sports (with a particular focus on women’s sports projected to grow 300% through 2030), and media and entertainment companies at the intersection of tech. In addition to the rise of women’s sports, investment areas include AI/Data Analytics, Creator Economy & Fandom, College Athletics/NIL, and Live & Immersive Events. Previously, she was a Partner at two top-performing funds with Portfolia, where she co-launched the Rising America Fund I in 2020, targeting high-growth sectors including sports, media, entertainment, fintech, and health.