Pendulum Launches Founders Series to Connect Investors and Entrepreneurs

New Networking Initiative Set to Reignite Funding by Bridging the Gap Between Founders and the Right Investors

NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pendulum, the premier platform for invite-only events, today announced the launch of the Pendulum Founders Series, a networking initiative designed to connect founders with the investors shaping the future of business and technology.

The Founders Series will bridge the gap between startups and a carefully curated network of VCs, family offices, and angel investors. The event series will focus on technology and AI, while also spotlighting other high-growth sectors such as cybersecurity, robotics, Web3, and next-generation lifestyle innovations.

Founders will have the chance to meet potential co-founders, investors, and mentors through focused networking sessions, panels, and roundtables, designed to move past surface-level introductions and spark relationships that can truly drive business forward. The program will be unique for each event, combining networking opportunities with insights from top-tier venture capitalists and founders with proven track records.

New York and Los Angeles will serve as the flagship hubs for the Pendulum Founders Series. This strategic placement leverages the cities' density of investors, unicorn founders, and sector-defining startups.

The program will debut with an invite-only gathering on Tuesday, October 14 in Los Angeles during LA Tech Week, followed by monthly founder panels in Los Angeles and New York City.

Pendulum will also host a Grand Prix event in Austin on Thursday, October 16.

"At its heart, the Founders Series is where you meet the person who could become your next co-founder, investor, or most trusted collaborator," says Magnolia Sevenler, Founder of Pendulum. "We've created a curated space that cuts through the noise of traditional networking, where conversations are meaningful and connections have depth. Over time, we see this community expanding far beyond New York and Los Angeles, reaching our hubs in London, Singapore, Hong Kong, and other major cities around the world."

Pendulum will anchor the series with a weekly newsletter featuring founder-crafted insights, delivering original content built by founders, for founders.

The Founders Series builds on Pendulum's strong track record of hosting luxury experiences at cultural tentpoles such as Art Basel, Formula 1, New York Fashion Week and London Fashion Week, including collaborations with brands like Burberry. Through its production arm, Pendulum Live, the company has produced music festivals hosting over 8,000 people, with headliners such as Tiësto and The Chainsmokers. As the demand for curated professional gatherings grows, Pendulum offers a differentiated experience that combines prestige, exclusivity, and intent.

While networking clubs and business socials are surging in popularity, few deliver premium experiences or foster genuinely valuable connections. Even fewer generate significant buzz. Pendulum's proven expertise in creating elevated events positions it uniquely to unite these dynamic communities.

Global startup funding reached $91 billion in Q2 2025, according to Crunchbase data, an 11% increase year over year. While still far below the previous peak levels of 2021, H1 2025 marks the strongest half-year for venture investment globally since the first six months of 2022, signaling tentative recovery in the private markets.

To learn more about becoming a member, please visit: https://pendulumfounderseries.com/.

About Pendulum
Pendulum is a members-only platform renowned for its high-caliber events at the intersection of business, culture, and innovation. Since 2022, it has curated unforgettable experiences for elite audiences worldwide, from Art Basel to Formula 1. To learn more, please visit: https://pendulummembers.com/.

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SOURCE Pendulum