Financial advisory and assistance services, in particular in the context of investment projects through private equity, venture capital and other investment structures; contributing to the creation, development and implementation of global investment strategies; investing and subscribing in its own name in areas such as private equity, venture capital, alternative investments and in new entities, including funds and joint ventures; investments may include leveraged buyouts and other types of private equity transactions, including joint ventures with partner companies; the company does not engage in any financial activities subject to regulatory supervision (cf. articles of association for full purpose).