Founded in 1945 as the Industrial and Commercial Finance Corporation (ICFC) to support UK businesses after WWII, 3i Group plc is now a FTSE 100 company and a major player in the international investment landscape. The company specializes in two core areas: Private Equity, where it invests in mid-market businesses across Northern Europe and North America, and Infrastructure, where it invests in essential economic infrastructure. 3i's mission is to generate long-term capital growth and value for its shareholders by backing and growing its portfolio companies.