Andre Dowdell Jr
Andre Dowdell Jr. is an American entrepreneur and the Chief Executive Officer of Liquida Capital, a financial services firm established in 2024. He is recognized for providing alternative, fast-access funding to small and mid‑sized businesses across the U.S., as well as for his leadership in redefining business finance through scalable support and institutional partnerships.
Career
Early Business Success
Dowdell began his entrepreneurial journey after a career as a Division I football player at St. Francis University and a stint playing professionally in Mexico. He transitioned into business by founding and scaling an automotive company to seven-figure revenue, largely through business credit and strategic financing
Founding Liquida Capital (2024–Present)
In 2024, Dowdell launched Liquida Capital to help small businesses overcome financing challenges. Partnering with major institutions such as Chase, Bank of America, and U.S. Bank, his firm offers flexible, low-interest business funding targeting growth needs like infrastructure, payroll, and expansion
Under his leadership, Liquida Capital has provided over $100 million in funding and supported hundreds of growing businesses
Philosophy & Approach
Dowdell champions alternative finance as a key driver of growth:
- By offering rapid access to capital, business owners can act decisively and scale efficiently.*
He emphasizes that scaling requires readiness — financial, operational, and strategic — and that his capital solutions are engineered to be transparent, high-velocity, and aligned with entrepreneurs’ needs
Recognition & Media Profile
Dowdell has been featured in major financial publications, including NY Weekly, International Business Times, Money Times, Investing.com, and SelfEmployed, where he has contributed thought leadership on scaling through alternative finance
Legacy & Vision
Dowdell is on a mission to democratize access to growth capital for SMEs and startups. Through Liquida Capital, he aims to equip thousands of entrepreneurs with the financial tools needed to scale their businesses and strengthen local economies.