The company's purpose is to support financing and related activities, with a focus on supporting innovative companies in the development phase. The company may also provide advisory services to support young companies in strategic and organizational matters. The company may acquire and sell patents, licenses, procedures, and similar rights. It may take all measures and conduct all business that is suitable to promote or facilitate the achievement of the company's purpose. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell, and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.