Key Dates:

1945:

The Industrial and Commercial Finance Corporation (ICFC) and the Finance Corporation for Industry (FCI) are established.

1959:

ICFC gains the right to raise capital externally, sparking national growth.

1962:

ICFC enters the technology ventures market with a stake in Technical Develop Capital.

1975:

ICFC and FCI merge and form Finance for Industry.

1982:

The company opens an office in the United States.

1983:

The company changes its name to Investing in Industry (3i) and broadens its scope to include buyouts.

1985:

The company name is formally changed to 3i.

1986:

The company opens an office...