Onex is a direct investment firm based in Toronto, Canada. Established in 1984, the firm primarily invests in large-cap companies as well as North American mid-cap markets and creates value by putting a portion of the substantial cash resources to work in additional asset classes. Onex invests its capital together with capital from investors from around the world, including public and private pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, banks, insurance companies, and family offices. The assets are managed by the executive management team.