Aetos Alternatives Management is a New York-based alternative investment adviser founded in 2001 that builds customized hedge fund and multi-manager alternative portfolios for institutional investors. The firm allocates across hedge funds, public and private equity, credit and real estate, with exposure to sectors including finance, real estate, energy, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and TMT. It is more relevant to fund managers seeking institutional allocation than to founders seeking direct startup venture capital.