The company's purpose is to invest in and promote start-ups and growth companies that do not acquire or hold real estate in Switzerland for non-exclusively commercial use, in particular by providing venture capital, strategic advice and support in the areas of corporate finance, innovation and commercial development. The company may acquire, manage and dispose of participations, as well as support and promote projects contributing to the development and growth of these companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and take participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as carry out all operations that are directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose. The company may acquire, mortgage, sell and manage real estate, except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE. It may also carry out financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and securities to its subsidiaries and third parties.