The Spring 2025 issue of Middle Market Growth features Blue River’s Fideh Brundirks, Vice President, Business Development, under Investment Bankers To Watch.
/ Middle Market Growth / This year’s Investment Bankers to Watch list was curated by Middle Market DealMaker editors based on input from the ACG dealmaking community. The honorees featured stood out for their M&A advisory work in a tepid year for deal activity. Many used the slower period to strengthen relationships with the private equity sponsor community and fine-tune their strategies, setting them up for a banner year in 2025.
Fideh Brundirks on PROUDEST 2024 PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Taking on the business development role for Blue River in 2024 has been a rewarding accomplishment. As the firm’s first dedicated BD professional, I had the unique opportunity to build this role from the ground up, without existing frameworks or established processes. This challenge allowed me to implement innovative strategies, establish streamlined workflows and drive impactful growth for the firm. It’s been incredibly exciting to shape this new role and see its positive impact on our clients and overall success.
Fideh Brundirks on PROFESSIONAL GOAL FOR 2025:
In 2025, I’m focused on driving meaningful connections and creating innovative strategies in business development. A key goal is to pioneer dynamic, motion-enhanced marketing materials—transforming how opportunities are presented in the buy-side M&A space. This creative leap aims to set a new industry standard, making complex ideas more engaging and impactful.
I’m also committed to streamlining processes and identifying fresh ways to support clients in achieving their strategic goals. By embracing innovation and challenging the norm, I hope to inspire growth and collaboration while shaping the future of M&A advisory.
Original content is available in the digital Spring 2025 issue of Middle Market Growth.
Fideh Brundirks brings experience in marketing, customer relations, sales, and real estate. She received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Michigan. Fideh spent four years selling residential and new construction real estate for an industry leading homebuilder and currently holds a Michigan Real Estate license.
About Blue River
Blue River Financial Group is a middle market merger and acquisition advisory firm. We assist corporations, private equity groups and individuals in the sale and acquisition of businesses and have completed assignments in multiple business segments. With over 20 years of experience spanning across 50 global industries, Blue River provides a suite of services to middle market clients including corporate development, private equity support, valuations, and transaction consulting, placing a premium on relationship-centered transaction counsel and client focus.
