Unlocking Growth for SMBs and Startups
At Andar Partners we invest capital and offer strategic expertise to help SMBs and Startups grow.
Our firm provides a unique approach by combining capital, operational expertise, and strategic leadership. Our three paths to value creation are:
Co-Founder Studio
We start from a blank canvas. We build companies from the ground up alongside founders and subject matter experts, focusing on solving thoroughly vetted problems.
Angel Investments
We invest capital responsibly to help SMBs accelerate their growth.
Growth Operating Partners
We help established businesses grow and multiply outcomes through our deep expertise in operations, sales, leadership development, and digital transformation.
We partner with SMBs to overcome their biggest hurdles by focusing on foundational growth:
Break Down Growth Barriers
That are stopping your business from growing, so you can find new ways to make money.
Accelerate Digital Transformation
By adopting the latest technologies and innovative solutions to optimize performance, streamline operations, and effectively reach new customers.
Portfolio
- CoFounding Studio
- Angel Investments
- Growth Operating Partners
Empowering Ambitious Startups
Founded by Rafael and Juan Pablo, Andar Partners is driven by the vision of empowering companies and making a meaningful impact in society through technology and strategic guidance. We help companies navigate growth with clarity and confidence, turning our purpose into tangible actions.
Rafa
Co founder
Juan Pablo
Co founder
Rafa
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Andar Partners
Rafa is a growth-focused operator, investor, board member, and company builder with two decades of experience scaling businesses across Latin America and globally.
As co-founder of Andar Partners, his background spans leading transformative growth at Google, shaping go-to-market strategies at Johnson & Johnson, and building early-stage ventures across multiple industries including fintech, SaaS, retail tech, and digital education.
From large corporations to high-impact startups, Rafael blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution. At Andar, he leads growth operating partnerships and company-building efforts that address
critical challenges for SMBs—unlocking scale through systems, leadership, and purpose-driven
innovation.
He also serves as a board member and strategic advisor to multiple startups, supporting founders with
operational strategy, scalable frameworks, and leadership development.
Juan Pablo
Co founder
Juan Pablo is a seasoned growth investor and sales leader with two decades of experience accelerating international expansions and pioneering innovative solutions across diverse sectors and markets.
During his 10+ years at Google, he spearheaded transformative partnerships in healthcare, consistently delivering substantial client ROI. He is a recognized leader for his ability to solve complex problems and drive continuous innovation across organizations.
Through Andar Partner, Juan Pablo is dedicated to investing in, building, and scaling SMBs for both significant growth and positive societal impact. His unique combination of strategic thinking, hands-on operational experience, and a balanced, thoughtful approach to risk define his method for driving the next wave of growth.
Believe in the power of Business to change the world?
So do we.