F2 Strategy (“F2”) has announced the acquisition of Meradia, a well-established North American consulting firm specializing in investment management operations and technology. This marks F2’s sixth-and largest-acquisition since receiving a majority investment from Renovus Capital Partners in June 2023.
The move reflects strong growth momentum for F2, including more than 80% year-over-year expansion in 2025, alongside recent acquisitions such as Aliter Investment Services and HBMJ Consulting. The transaction also signals a key milestone in F2’s broader strategic roadmap, aimed at expanding its capabilities across the investment management ecosystem, following the appointment of Ryan Beach as CEO.
Expanded Capabilities Across Investment Operations
Founded in 1997 by President and CEO Scott A. Wybranski, CFA, Meradia has built a reputation for delivering advisory and implementation services to investment managers, pensions, family offices, and wealth management firms across the U.S. and Canada. Its expertise spans trading operations, investment performance, risk analytics, and data-driven transformation initiatives.
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With this acquisition, F2 enhances its ability to deliver end-to-end solutions across the investment lifecycle. By combining Meradia’s deep operational expertise with F2’s broader digital transformation capabilities, the unified organization is positioned to provide more comprehensive, high-impact solutions to clients.
“Combining Meradia and F2 Strategy is a true inflection point for our firm and will be transformational in the value we deliver to clients,” said Beach. “With the team bringing meaningful depth across the investment operations lifecycle, we can deliver solutions with greater impact. Equally important, Scott and Laurie have built a team and operating model that align closely with our focus on people and performance, making them an ideal cultural fit.”
Leadership Continuity and Future Growth Vision
For Meradia, the partnership unlocks new opportunities to scale its services while maintaining its core identity and client-focused approach. The combined organization will offer enhanced market insights, expanded resources, and a stronger platform for delivering transformation at scale.
“After spending meaningful time with F2 and Renovus Capital Partners, it became clear this was the right next chapter for our team,” said Wybranski. “The alignment in values and our shared commitment to exceptional service stood out immediately. This partnership allows us to expand our impact while maintaining the Meradia identity our clients and employees value.”
“This combination gives our team greater scale and opportunity to build on what we do best,” said Laurie J. Hesketh, CIPM, Managing Director, cross strategy and operations of Meradia. “We are expanding our capabilities while continuing to deliver the high-quality, specialized work our clients expect.”
F2 will implement a phased integration strategy, with Meradia’s leadership team remaining actively involved and all employees continuing within the combined organization. The merged entity now includes more than 200 professionals, strengthening its ability to serve a diverse global client base.
“F2 and Meradia share a clear vision for building the leading digital and operational transformation partner to the global asset and wealth management industries,” said Adam Swack, Vice President at Renovus Capital Partners. “This partnership reflects our commitment to investing in knowledge-driven businesses and supporting long-term value creation.”
