The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations in companies of any kind in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to manage and finance them through direct and indirect investments, in particular in the areas of venture capital and private equity. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and 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 carry out financing, securities and foreign exchange transactions for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.