The purpose of the company is the acquisition, permanent management, participation in and sale/licensing of i) technology and intellectual property as well as ii) Swiss and foreign companies with a focus on the development of technologies and infrastructures for digital payment transactions and related services, as well as a partnership vehicle for shareholder and joint venture partner agreements in the aforementioned areas. 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. In particular, it may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for indirect and direct subsidiaries and third parties. It may also grant loans or other financing to companies directly or indirectly connected with it, against payment or free of charge, and provide securities of all kinds.