Dan Tamkin

Operator, technologist, and turnaround investor who co-founded Resurgent Capital Partners and specializes in lower-middle-market and carve-out investments, with experience buying and rebuilding tech-driven businesses.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 60min

Skipping $2m EBITDA Deals ("The Messy Middle")

Dan Tamkin, co-founder of Resurgent Capital Partners, is a turnaround investor with a tech-savvy background. He discusses why the lower-middle market offers better value creation than failed VC ventures. Dan emphasizes avoiding $2M EBITDA deals, which often yield poor economics and founder frustration. He highlights the strategic focus on acquiring small businesses outright or pursuing larger deals and reveals insights on managing technical debt as an asset. His experience with the Sonent turnaround showcases the importance of emotional intelligence in dealmaking.

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