Artemis Creates New Education Technology and Tech Services Practice

Artemis' New Managing Director Alexander "Alex" Hicks Leading the Education, Technology and Tech-Enabled Services Practice.

Artemis has made significant investments in bolstering an already successful side of the investment banking firm.

The recent hiring of Alex Hicks as Managing Director and lead for the Education, Technology and Tech-Enabled Services practice positions Artemis as a key provider of strategic advisory services, facilitating mergers and acquisitions, and providing customized financial solutions to businesses operating in an array of subsectors, including Digital Content & Curriculum, Data & Assessment, Exam / Test Prep, Enabling Infrastructure, For-Profit Education, Continuing Education / Lifelong Learning, and Corporate Training.

According to Darrell Butler, Founder of Artemis, “Alex Hick's deep industry knowledge, coupled with extensive transactional experience and leadership skills, will add to our vertical industry sectors and further solidify our reputation as a trusted advisor to business owners.”

Learn more about Alex Hicks and the growing M&A opportunities in the education sector >>

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