The company's purpose is the direct and indirect acquisition, holding and sale of participations in Switzerland and abroad, as well as the provision of consulting services in all types of financial transactions and investments, in particular in the field of private equity and venture capital investments. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, manage and sell participations. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company may acquire, hold and sell real estate, plots of land, as well as patent, trademark, copyright, design and all other intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad. The company may conduct any further business and take any measures that appear suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are directly or indirectly related to it. It may carry out all transactions that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose.