Liquida Capital: Strengthening Economies One Business at a Time

Globally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) form the foundation of the economy, with over 400 million in operation worldwide. It's with this understanding of the importance of businesses in strengthening the local economy that Andre Dowdell Jr. started Liquida Capital, of which he is both founder and CEO.

His business is committed to helping other corporations, including start-ups, to gain leverage and grow in reach and size, which is economy-changing.

Andre, who started his own business and elevated it to phenomenal status by his early 20s, understands how difficult it can be to strengthen a start-up and to weather economic storms. He started out as a professional footballer but soon became an entrepreneur, launching a car business from scratch and growing it to a 7-figure enterprise. Because of personal experience, he is familiar with the many challenges that business owners face.

His turning point came in realising that support was imperative for business success.

Realising the Potential of Supporting Start-Ups and SMEs

Andre sees the potential in the many small businesses that shape the U.S economy. Recent statistics published in USA Today state that small businesses account for 99.9% of all companies in the U.S., totaling approximately 33.3 million nationwide. Between 1995 and 2021, they played a crucial role in job creation, generating nearly two-thirds of new employment opportunities.

Andre explained that Liquida Capital had funded over $100 million in business capital to its clients over the past six months and that this kind of financial backing was significant leverage for companies that are now, in turn, impacting and benefiting the lives of others within their reach.

He explained that to leverage Liquida Capital to a level of success enabling it to uplift SMEs, he had to accumulate over 5 million dollars in business capital first. "The biggest challenge that I faced was trying to scale up my first–ever seven-figure corporation by myself," he says.

Once he had gathered millions in capital, he was then able to help businesses get access to their own capital to either start or scale up their business.

Strong Partnerships Pave the Way to Success

To successfully fulfill Andre's vision of partnering with businesses that are both starting out and looking to scale up, the team from Liquida Capital has partnered up with multiple major institutions such as Chase Bank, Bank of America, U.S Bank, Citizens Bank, and Truist Bank. "This has helped us to maximize the amount of capital that we can get our clients access to," he says. "I realized that I needed a strong group of individuals to reach more people and help the masses." He believes his company is all about people: the teamwork within the company and then the communication and relationships with clients outside of the company.

Andre says it is imperative for start-ups to seek help from partners who can help them pave a solid financial road into the future.

Recalibrating Financial Support Models

Traditional routes sought by small businesses to gain financial support have changed over the years, with Forbes saying that over the past year, there has been an increase in the number of small businesses applying for financial help through online lenders.

Liquida Capital is one company that has stepped up to the plate, and through its partnerships with major financial institutions, it offers something unique.

Andre believes his own story, from taking a simple start-up and creating a seven-figure enterprise, is evidence that if one dreams big and with the right help, start-ups can take off and significantly impact the economy.

He dreams of helping countless start-up and SME business owners to secure six- to seven-figure funding over the next few years, enabling them to achieve their entrepreneurial goals. His mission is to strengthen U.S. businesses, ensuring they remain resilient and focused despite global economic uncertainties.