The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage, finance and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies, in particular to participate in private equity transactions and start-up financings as well as private debt investments. Furthermore, the company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage, finance and dispose of loan claims and other claims in Switzerland and abroad for investment and other purposes, as well as all activities related thereto, including the custody, management and realization of securities provided for such claims. The company may acquire or establish other companies and enterprises with the same or similar purpose. It may grant financing to affiliated and other companies, provide securities of all kinds or otherwise secure or guarantee obligations of these companies. The company may establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also carry out all financial, commercial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose, as well as raise and invest funds on the money and capital markets.