The company's purpose is to provide advice on and intermediation, evaluation and search for investments, primarily in the private equity sector, for companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also provide venture capital itself and furthermore aims to acquire, manage and sell participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell, utilize and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account and for third-party account, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.