The Firm
STEWARDSHIP
About
Capital Backed by Experience. Guided by Stewardship.
At Onyx Capital, we believe capital should do more than fund projects. It should create alignment, accountability, and long-term value.
Our platform was built around a simple principle: exceptional outcomes are achieved when disciplined capital deployment is paired with operational visibility and strategic execution.
Unlike traditional lenders that operate solely as sources of financing, we maintain a hands-on perspective throughout the lifecycle of each opportunity. By combining lending expertise with development insight, construction awareness, and asset management oversight, we seek to improve execution, mitigate risk, and create stronger outcomes for all stakeholders.
The name Onyx reflects our commitment to strength, resilience, and stewardship. Inspired by the symbolism of the onyx stone in Exodus 28, we view capital as a responsibility entrusted to us, one that demands discipline, integrity, and thoughtful decision-making.
Principles
01
God First
Our work is grounded in faith. Stewardship, integrity, and purpose precede return.
02
Capital Preservation
Senior secured, asset backed lending. Downside is underwritten before upside is considered.
03
Vertical Integration
Alignment across origination, development, construction, collateral management, and disposition.
04
Operational Visibility
Influence and oversight throughout the full project lifecycle, not just at the point of capital deployment.
05
Asset Backed
Every loan is anchored in real estate collateral. Durable assets underwrite every dollar we deploy.
06
Principled Stewardship
Integrity, discipline, wisdom, and accountability in the management of every dollar entrusted to us.
Team
Operators. Builders. Stewards.
Our team combines experience across operations, business development, organizational leadership, construction, talent strategy, and entrepreneurial growth.
This diverse perspective allows us to evaluate opportunities through multiple lenses while remaining focused on a common objective: creating long-term value through disciplined execution and responsible stewardship.
General Partner
Alec Atkinson
Serial entrepreneur with a strong track record of founding and scaling companies across multiple industries, and deep experience raising tens of millions for high-growth ventures. Alec partners with institutional allocators, family offices, and high-net-worth investors across alternative assets and capital structuring.
General Partner
Todd Maners
Investment strategist and operator focused on portfolio construction, allocator relationships, and the day-to-day execution behind ONYX's strategies. Todd works across investment strategy, investor relations, and operations to align capital, partners, and infrastructure for durable, long-horizon performance.
General Partner
Christopher Wheeler
Entrepreneur and co-founder of ONYX focused on capital formation and fundraising across the firm's strategies. Christopher cultivates relationships with allocators, family offices, and philanthropic benefactors, structuring bespoke networking experiences that convert trusted networks into committed capital.
Investment Philosophy
Built for Long-Term Value Creation
Our investment philosophy is rooted in patience, discipline, and alignment.
We prioritize opportunities where:
- Capital preservation remains paramount
- Collateral quality is strong
- Incentives are aligned
- Execution risk is understood
- Long-term value can be created through disciplined decision-making
We believe enduring success is rarely achieved through speculation. It is built through consistency, stewardship, and operational excellence.