Value and distressed investing
We acquire, restructure and exit complex and less liquid assets, finding the value at the core and putting every layer around it to work.
Looking to sell, restructure or release value from a business, fund interest, product or property? We offer a discreet, considered and certain route forward.
Discuss a sale → I represent a financial services companyNeed to resolve, restructure or exit less liquid positions? We provide creative solutions and a committed counterparty.
Discuss a solution → I'm an investorA family office or experienced private investor looking for a patient, specialist partner in complex situations? Let's talk privately.
Arrange a private discussion →What we do
Onion Investment Inc. is an investment house focused on value and distressed investing. We acquire, manage and exit assets that are hard to price, hard to sell or hard to manage: wealth management products, funds, real estate, businesses and other less liquid holdings.
These are the situations many investors walk away from. We walk towards them, because that is where careful analysis, creative structuring and patient capital make the greatest difference.
Legacy and illiquid products can trap value for years. We acquire, restructure and reposition them to give them a new economic life.
From single fund interests to whole portfolios, we provide a route forward for positions that have lost momentum or liquidity.
We look past the headline value of property and other real assets to find the parts that can be improved, separated or repurposed.
We acquire businesses facing change, complexity or a need for liquidity, and work to unlock the value within them.
What we look for
We are most useful when an asset is sound at its core but held back by its circumstances. Typical situations include:
If your situation isn't listed, talk to us anyway. Some of our best opportunities don't fit a category.
Tell us about your situationHow we create value
A simple buy-and-hold strategy leaves too much value on the table. Our approach is active from the first day of ownership to the last.
We examine every layer of an asset to understand what it is truly worth, and why the market has missed it.
We repackage and reposition holdings to strengthen their economics and widen their appeal.
We find an economic use for the residual parts that others write off, so nothing of value is wasted.
We plan our exit from the outset and work to return liquidity to the market on the right terms.
What working with Onion means for you
A buyer who takes the time to understand what you own. A clear process, honest feedback and confidentiality from the first conversation. A solution that can be shaped around your priorities, whether that's speed, certainty, continuity or value.
Discuss a saleA specialist counterparty for the positions that are hardest to resolve. Creative structures, from outright acquisition to partial sales and restructuring. A team that understands your obligations to your own clients and protects your reputation.
Discuss a solutionA partner with a disciplined, thesis-led approach to complex assets. A medium-term outlook, generally one to seven years. AI-assisted analysis, experienced judgement and a focus on careful risk management.
Arrange a private discussionWhy Onion
Our team brings experience from across financial services. We design solutions around each situation, never from a template.
We take a medium-term view, generally one to seven years. Our financial strength means we can hold through volatility when others are forced to sell.
We use AI throughout our process to identify opportunities, manage holdings and plan exits, with every decision measured against clear return hurdles.
We build investment theses around collections of assets and asset types, so each acquisition strengthens the whole.
Every conversation is confidential. We understand that how a transaction happens matters as much as whether it happens.
Insights
On value, liquidity and the assets others overlook.
Whether you're considering a sale, need a solution for a complex position or want to explore a partnership, the first step is a confidential conversation. We'll listen carefully and tell you honestly whether we can help.
Start a conversationNo obligation. Every enquiry handled in confidence.
About Us
We are an investment house built for complex, overlooked and less liquid assets, and for the owners, institutions and investors connected to them.
Our story
Every asset has layers. Some are obvious. Others sit beneath complexity, illiquidity or circumstance, and that is where value is most often missed.
Most investors stop at the surface. We go further. We take each opportunity apart, layer by layer, until we understand what sits at its core. Then we put that core value to work, and we find an economic use for every layer around it.
That is the thinking behind our name. It shapes how we analyse, how we structure and how we invest.
Our approach
We don't follow a simple buy-and-hold strategy. We restructure, repackage and reposition the assets we own to improve their economics and broaden their appeal. We extract the core value of an asset, then look for productive uses for the residual parts that others leave behind.
Alongside individual holdings, we develop specific investment theses around collections of assets and asset types. Each acquisition is chosen for what it adds on its own and for how it strengthens the whole.
We take a medium-term view and generally target returns over one to seven years. Careful management of our holdings and our financial strength allow us to hold through periods of volatility, when others may be unable to.
"Our aim is simple: to bring liquidity back where it has been missing."
How we manage risk
Complex assets demand careful risk management. Before we commit, we analyse each opportunity in depth and set clear return hurdles that it must meet. We plan our exit from the outset, so we know how and when value can be realised. And we manage our holdings actively throughout, adjusting as conditions change rather than waiting for them to improve.
Our financial strength is part of our risk management. It means we are never forced to sell at the wrong moment, and we can see each investment through to its proper conclusion.
Technology
We use artificial intelligence throughout our investment process. It helps us identify opportunities that others overlook, manage our holdings with greater precision and plan exits with discipline, so that every decision is tested against clear return hurdles.
Technology sharpens our judgement. It never replaces it. Every investment decision is made by experienced people who understand the assets, the markets and the clients behind them.
Our commitments
We will take the time to understand what you own and what matters to you. We will be clear about our interest, our process and our timetable. We will treat your information and your people with respect, and keep every conversation confidential.
We will work to solve your problem, not just price it. We will design structures that fit your obligations to your own clients. We will be a reliable counterparty, from first discussion to completion.
We will be open about how we think, how we invest and how we manage risk. We will invest with discipline and patience. We will communicate clearly and regularly.
Our values
We design solutions around each situation, never from a template.
We see complex situations through, from first analysis to final exit.
We give value the time it needs to emerge.
We work alongside our clients and partners, not around them.
We pair ambition with careful, disciplined risk management.
Leadership
Our management team brings together experience from across financial services. What unites us is a shared focus on creativity, structuring and execution, and a belief that the most interesting opportunities are rarely the most obvious ones.
Chief Executive Officer
Nick leads Onion's strategy and investment direction, setting the firm's long-term vision and overseeing its most significant opportunities.
Chief Operating Officer
Isaac runs Onion's operations, making sure every holding is managed with precision and every process is built to scale.
Chief Financial Officer
Keith oversees Onion's finances, capital and reporting, bringing rigour to every structure and transaction.
Head of Relationship
Cherry leads Onion's client relationships, working closely with financial services firms, family offices and private investors.
Head of Analytics
Darragh leads Onion's analytics and technology, applying data and AI to how the firm sources, manages and exits its investments.
Head of Business Development
Angelica drives Onion's growth, building new partnerships and opening up new opportunities.
Whether you're considering a sale, looking for a solution or exploring a partnership, our team would be glad to hear from you.
News
Perspectives on value, liquidity and the assets others overlook.
Markets reward those who look more closely. Here we share how we think about complex and less liquid assets, what owners should know before they sell, how we approach restructuring, and how technology is changing the way investment decisions are made. We also share news from Onion as the firm grows.
Whether you're considering a sale, need a solution for a complex position or want to explore a partnership, our team would be glad to talk.
This article is for general information only and does not constitute investment, legal or tax advice, or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any investment.
Contact Us
Whether you're considering a sale, need a solution for a complex position or want to explore a partnership, the first step is simple. Tell us a little about your situation and the right member of our team will be in touch. Every enquiry is handled in confidence.
If your enquiry is time-sensitive, please email operations@onioninvestment.com and mark it urgent.
For owners: how a transaction works
Every situation is different, but most transactions follow the same broad path. You'll always know where things stand and what comes next.
An informal, confidential discussion about your asset and what you want to achieve.
Before any detailed information is shared, we sign a confidentiality agreement to protect you.
We study the asset layer by layer, supported by our AI-assisted analysis, and keep you informed as we go.
We set out our proposed structure, terms and timetable, and explain our thinking clearly.
We confirm the detail together, working efficiently to respect your time and your team.
We finalise the transaction and, where relevant, agree how the transition will be handled.
Frequently asked questions
We focus on less liquid and complex assets, including businesses, fund interests and portfolios, wealth management products, and real estate and other real assets. If you're unsure whether your situation fits, talk to us. We'll tell you honestly.
Yes. Every enquiry is handled in confidence, and we sign a confidentiality agreement before any detailed information is shared.
No. Depending on your situation, we can consider full sales, partial sales, restructuring or other arrangements. We'll shape the solution around what you need.
It depends on the asset and its complexity. We'll give you a realistic timetable early in our discussions, and we'll keep to it.
We understand that continuity matters. We'll discuss our plans openly with you before any agreement is reached.
We work with a select group of family offices and experienced private investors. Opportunities are discussed privately and only with investors who meet the relevant eligibility requirements. Nothing on this website is an offer to invest.
Onion Investment Inc. is not authorised or regulated by any financial services regulator. We recommend that anyone considering a transaction with us takes independent professional advice.
Still have a question? Email operations@onioninvestment.com and we'll be glad to help.
Legal
The information on this website is provided for general information purposes only. It does not constitute an offer, invitation, solicitation or recommendation to buy or sell any investment, security or financial product, nor does it constitute investment, legal or tax advice.
Any investment opportunity is discussed privately and only with investors who meet the relevant eligibility requirements.
Onion Investment Inc. is not authorised or regulated by any financial services regulator. Investments in less liquid and distressed assets carry a high degree of risk, and the value of any investment can fall as well as rise. Nothing on this website should be relied upon when making an investment decision.
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Last updated 3 November 2026
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