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 >>
Recent News & Reports
April 30, 2026
Industry Spotlight: Education & Technology
The Education and Training sector M&A outlook from Q1 2026 reflects a sector facing multiple transformative dynamics. AI integration is moving from novelty to essential infrastructure while some pundits warn of risks and others hail normalization of the new technology.
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April 8, 2026
Triumph Higher Education Acquires Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts
Lead by Alex Hicks, Managing Director at Artemis, the acquisition marks a strategic expansion for Triumph into the Canadian market - uniting PICA with the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts.
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February 27, 2026
Deal Closed! Bolt & Screw Supply Recapitalized with GradeEight Supply
Bolt & Screw Supply, a fastener and industrial supplies distributor serving Northwest Arkansas, completed a recapitalization transaction with GradeEight Supply, a portfolio holding of ShoreView Industries.
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August 14, 2025
Industry Spotlight: Material Handling
The M&A outlook into H2 2025 appears healthy, as activity and valuations in the middle market are supported by nonbank lending and continued interest from strategic and financial buyers.
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