• Sector Association

Manila Angel Investors Network Inc. (MAIN.ph)

The Manila Angel Investors Network Inc. (MAIN) is a non-profit corporation whose primary purpose is growing, nurturing and developing startups in the Philippines by connecting them to the capital they require to grow and scale. Founded in 2016, MAIN was formed to support the country's start up ecosystem by connecting investors with promising early-stage companies. As well as providing capital, MAIN mentors entrepreneurs, share expertise and open networks.

  • Stages of Support

    • Idea
    • Start-up
    • Early
    • Growth
    • Mature

Organization Programs

The Philippines: Plastic Smart Cities, Youth 4 Sustainable Cities, PROGED, Impact Hackathon, Impact Hub Manila, ClimateLaunchpad

  • Investment Instruments

    • Equity
    • Debt

  • Sectors of Focus

    • Green and Renewable Energy
    • Sustainable Agriculture and Aquaculture
    • Sustainable Infrastructure and Transportation
    • Water and Sanitation
    • Circular Economy and Waste Reduction

  • Services

    • Host events for entrepreneurs or entrepreneur support intermediaries
    • Invest or provide direct financial support to SGBs or entrepreneurs

  • Nonfinancial Services

    • Capacity development services
    • Market linkages
    • Investment linkages

  • Capacity development services

    • Access to networks and partners
    • Performance or impact measurement and management support
    • Value/supply chain development
    • Support on governance structure
    • Talent development/HR (including leadership)
    • Operations and technology development or adoption

  • Market linkages services

    • Access to new markets/customers

  • Investment linkages services

    • Pitch readiness
    • Technical support on term sheets or investment structuring
    • Access to investors

  • Program online

    • Primarily in-person

  • Focus Tech

    • Yes

  • Focus Population

    • Women entrepreneurs
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