The company's purpose is to acquire, sell and hold participations in other companies, as well as to manage and finance them. The company will make investments in a broadly diversified risk capital portfolio, with a focus on investments in Switzerland and Europe, and to this end, will invest directly in individual companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as 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 grant guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.