Robbie Robinson is the Co-Founder and CEO of MarcyPen Capital Partners, a firm that resulted from the merger of his company, Pendulum, and Jay-Zs Marcy Venture Partners. With a background at Goldman Sachs and as a founding partner at BDT, he focuses on investing in culture-shifting consumer businesses. He holds a Political Science degree from Morehouse College.
He serves as a trustee for cultural institutions like the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the National Museum of African American History & Culture. He is also Vice Chair for After School Matters, the largest after-school program in the country. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children.
He took a one-year sabbatical in 2017 to provide strategic and financial advice to former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama regarding their post-presidential endeavors.
Robbie Robinson
Co-Founder, Managing Partner & CEO at MarcyPen Capital Partners
Los Angeles, California, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Cultural Investing
His firm's core thesis is investing in consumer brands and businesses that sit at the epicenter of culture and commerce.
Empowering Founders
Pendulum's stated mission is to reimagine how great companies are built and redefine who gets the opportunity to build them, focusing on founders of color.
Arts & Culture
He serves as a trustee for both the Los Angeles County Museum of Arts (LACMA) and the National Museum of African American History & Culture.
Media Appearances
PENDULUM® INVESTS IN FOUNDERS TABLE RESTAURANT GROUP AND CO-FOUNDER AND CEO ROBBIE ROBINSON JOINS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Featured in PR Newswire
Work History
9-2024
Co-Founder, Managing Partner & CEO at MarcyPen Capital Partners
9-2019
Co-Founder at PENDULUM®
2009 - 2019
Partner at BDT & MSD Partners
2006 - 2008
Vice President at Goldman Sachs
1998 - 2004
Associate at Goldman Sachs
Education
Education details unavailable from Morehouse College
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Location : Los Angeles, California, United States
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : Co-Founder, Managing Partner & CEO at MarcyPen Capital Partners
