Pendulum

We envision a future where supply chains are seamlessly optimized through advanced AI, empowering enterprises, healthcare, and defense sectors to operate with unprecedented precision and resilience. Our mission is to transform complex, volatile environments into spaces of assured efficiency and safety, driven by innovative AI that adapts and evolves in real-time.

At Pendulum Systems, we harness cutting-edge AI technology, refined through groundbreaking research at MIT, to deliver forecasting, optimization, and assured geolocation solutions that redefine operational reliability. We are building the future of supply chain intelligence and navigation where real-world challenges are met with robust, scalable technology running on everyday devices.

Our commitment is to protect and enhance mission-critical operations by providing insights and tools that predict needs, optimize resources, and ensure positioning accuracy even in GPS-denied conditions, thereby enabling safer and smarter decisions for a rapidly changing global landscape.

When we first encountered Pendulum Systems, what caught our attention wasn't just their impressive MIT pedigree or their $37.6M in funding — it was their refreshingly practical approach to solving some of the most challenging problems in supply chain management and navigation. This isn't your typical "AI for everything" startup; they're tackling specific, high-stakes challenges where even small improvements can have massive ripple effects.

From Trading Floors to Supply Chains

We're particularly intrigued by Pendulum's origin story. The founders took AI models originally designed for financial trading and cleverly repurposed them for supply chain prediction. It's one of those "why didn't anyone think of this before?" moments that makes perfect sense in hindsight.

Real Results, Not Just Promises

What really stands out in our analysis is their track record of concrete results. When a company can help Victoria's Secret's Adore Me cut stockouts by 16% without bloating inventory, that's significant. Even more impressive was seeing a 92% reduction in excess inventory for an FMCG distributor — the kind of improvement that goes straight to the bottom line.

Military-Grade Tech for Everyday Use

Their Navigate product particularly impressed us. Creating location services that work in GPS-denied environments is tough enough, but making it run on regular smartphones? That's a game-changer. The fact that they've developed this in collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory adds serious credibility to their capabilities.

Where They Could Go Next

While Pendulum is still relatively young in its current form (rebranded in 2023), we see enormous potential in their approach. Their focus on making complex AI solutions work in real-world, often challenging conditions sets them apart from competitors who require perfect conditions to function.

If there's one thing we'd watch for, it's how they balance serving both military and commercial clients long-term. But given their track record of thoughtful execution so far, we're optimistic about their ability to navigate this dual-market approach.