The Manhattan Alternative Investment Network (MAIN) is a non-profit trade association founded to serve two primary audiences: start-up and emerging manager investment firm owners and prospective investors seeking alternative investment strategy offerings of such firms.

For money managers, MAIN seeks to provide a forum that delivers educational content from industry experts that can help them better manage and grow their businesses, and networking opportunities with alternative investment industry professionals, investors, and those who may influence them or provide critical services to them.

For investors, MAIN seeks to provide a forum where portfolio managers can share their insights and strategies with investors, who may not have been aware of those portfolio managers, in an environment where managers and investors can network effectively.