Acquisition, holding and management of participations in companies with a focus on new technologies, as well as their promotion through financial and consulting services. May establish branches, participate in other companies at home and abroad, acquire or merge with similar or related companies, acquire, hold and sell real estate, and enter into all transactions and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company, or that are directly or indirectly related thereto. Furthermore, acquire, develop, register or exploit or sell patents, licenses and trademarks, provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and grant loans, guarantees and sureties for affiliated companies and third parties.