The company's purpose is to provide advice and brokerage services in connection with the purchase, sale, merger, financing, development or restructuring of companies, as well as all transactions and services directly or indirectly related to this purpose. The company may, in particular, participate in venture capital and private equity companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company is authorized to acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, the company may conduct all business that is suitable to promote the development of the company. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.