The company's purpose is to provide services in the areas of corporate and management consulting, design and product development, as well as promoting, supporting and financing start-ups. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or establish similar and related companies, 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, as well as acquire, sell and manage copyrights, patents and licenses. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and grant guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.