Building operating companies at the intersection of software, logistics, industrial operations, and quantum technology.
Hicks Group is the portfolio company of Chris Hicks, focused on building practical technology companies for industrial, logistics, and emerging quantum markets.
Portfolio: Industrial Software • Logistics Optimization • Quantum Technology
Chris Hicks
Founder, Hicks Group
Chris Hicks is the founder of Hicks Group, a Chattanooga-based portfolio company building practical technology businesses for real-world industries.
Hicks Group focuses on industrial software, freight logistics, commercial real estate, and applied quantum technology — creating companies that solve operational problems with data, automation, and modern software.
Chris brings a background in military logistics, business ownership, commercial real estate, and software development, with a focus on building useful companies that serve operators, builders, and industry leaders.
Portfolio Companies
Focused companies built around real operational problems.
Operating Company
Industrial Command
Custom business operating systems for industrial contractors, service companies, and field-heavy businesses.
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Logistics Platform
Freight Command
Logistics optimization software for freight, routing, dispatch, capacity planning, and hybrid quantum-ready optimization workflows.
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Applied Quantum Lab
HG Quantum Lab
Applied quantum research, prototypes, and partnerships focused on practical commercial use cases in optimization, logistics, infrastructure, and secure networks.
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For partnerships, opportunities, speaking, investment conversations, or portfolio company inquiries, contact Chris directly.