Austin FC and Q2 Announce the 2025 Austin FC Dream Starter Competition
Q2 Holdings (QTWO) and Austin FC have launched their fifth annual Dream Starter Competition for 2025, offering a $100,000 funding opportunity to underrepresented entrepreneurs in Central Texas. The competition's application period runs until April 14, with the winner to be announced on May 28.
Five finalists will be selected by May 8 to participate in a Pitch Contest at Q2 Stadium on May 22. The presentations will be evaluated by representatives from Austin FC, Q2 Holdings, and Austin's entrepreneurial community. The winner will receive their award during halftime at the Austin FC vs. Real Salt Lake match.
This initiative aligns with Q2's mission to build strong and diverse communities by strengthening financial institutions, while supporting Austin FC's community pillar of inclusivity through equity.
Q2 Holdings (QTWO) e Austin FC hanno lanciato la loro quinta edizione annuale della Dream Starter Competition per il 2025, offrendo un'opportunità di finanziamento di $100.000 a imprenditori sotto-rappresentati nel Texas centrale. Il periodo di candidatura per la competizione si chiude il 14 aprile, con l'annuncio del vincitore previsto per il 28 maggio.
Cinque finalisti saranno selezionati entro l'8 maggio per partecipare a un Pitch Contest allo Stadio Q2 il 22 maggio. Le presentazioni saranno valutate da rappresentanti di Austin FC, Q2 Holdings e della comunità imprenditoriale di Austin. Il vincitore riceverà il premio durante l'intervallo della partita tra Austin FC e Real Salt Lake.
Questa iniziativa è in linea con la missione di Q2 di costruire comunità forti e diversificate, rafforzando le istituzioni finanziarie, mentre supporta il pilastro comunitario di inclusività di Austin FC attraverso l'equità.
Q2 Holdings (QTWO) y Austin FC han lanzado su quinta edición anual de la Dream Starter Competition para 2025, ofreciendo una oportunidad de financiamiento de $100,000 a emprendedores subrepresentados en el Centro de Texas. El período de solicitud para la competencia se cierra el 14 de abril, con el anuncio del ganador programado para el 28 de mayo.
Cinco finalistas serán seleccionados para el 8 de mayo para participar en un concurso de Pitch en el Estadio Q2 el 22 de mayo. Las presentaciones serán evaluadas por representantes de Austin FC, Q2 Holdings y la comunidad emprendedora de Austin. El ganador recibirá su premio durante el medio tiempo del partido entre Austin FC y Real Salt Lake.
Esta iniciativa se alinea con la misión de Q2 de construir comunidades fuertes y diversas, fortaleciendo las instituciones financieras, mientras apoya el pilar comunitario de inclusividad de Austin FC a través de la equidad.
Q2 Holdings (QTWO)와 Austin FC가 2025년 제5회 Dream Starter Competition을 시작하며, 중앙 텍사스의 저대표 기업가에게 $100,000의 자금 지원 기회를 제공합니다. 경쟁의 신청 기간은 4월 14일까지이며, 우승자는 5월 28일에 발표됩니다.
5명의 최종 후보가 5월 8일까지 선정되어 5월 22일 Q2 스타디움에서 열리는 피치 콘테스트에 참여하게 됩니다. 발표는 Austin FC, Q2 Holdings 및 오스틴의 기업가 커뮤니티의 대표들에 의해 평가됩니다. 우승자는 Austin FC와 Real Salt Lake의 경기 중간에 상을 받게 됩니다.
이 이니셔티브는 Q2의 목표인 강력하고 다양한 커뮤니티를 구축하고 금융 기관을 강화하는 것과 일치하며, Austin FC의 포용성 커뮤니티 기둥을 통해 형평성을 지원합니다.
Q2 Holdings (QTWO) et Austin FC ont lancé leur cinquième édition annuelle de la Dream Starter Competition pour 2025, offrant une opportunité de financement de 100 000 $ aux entrepreneurs sous-représentés du Texas central. La période de candidature pour la compétition se termine le 14 avril, avec l'annonce du gagnant prévue pour le 28 mai.
Cinq finalistes seront sélectionnés d'ici le 8 mai pour participer à un concours de pitch au stade Q2 le 22 mai. Les présentations seront évaluées par des représentants d'Austin FC, de Q2 Holdings et de la communauté entrepreneuriale d'Austin. Le gagnant recevra son prix pendant la mi-temps du match entre Austin FC et Real Salt Lake.
Cette initiative s'aligne avec la mission de Q2 de construire des communautés fortes et diversifiées en renforçant les institutions financières, tout en soutenant le pilier communautaire d'inclusivité d'Austin FC à travers l'équité.
Q2 Holdings (QTWO) und Austin FC haben ihren fünften jährlichen Dream Starter Competition für 2025 ins Leben gerufen, der unterrepräsentierten Unternehmern in Zentraltexas eine Finanzierungsmöglichkeit von 100.000 $ bietet. Die Antragsfrist für den Wettbewerb läuft bis zum 14. April, der Gewinner wird am 28. Mai bekannt gegeben.
Fünf Finalisten werden bis zum 8. Mai ausgewählt, um an einem Pitch-Wettbewerb im Q2-Stadion am 22. Mai teilzunehmen. Die Präsentationen werden von Vertretern von Austin FC, Q2 Holdings und der Unternehmergemeinschaft von Austin bewertet. Der Gewinner erhält seinen Preis während der Halbzeit des Spiels zwischen Austin FC und Real Salt Lake.
Diese Initiative steht im Einklang mit der Mission von Q2, starke und vielfältige Gemeinschaften aufzubauen, indem sie Finanzinstitute stärkt, während sie das Gemeinschaftsprinzip der Inklusivität von Austin FC durch Gerechtigkeit unterstützt.
- Partnership reinforces Q2's commitment to community development and brand visibility
- Program helps identify and support potential business clients in the fintech sector
- Competition requires significant resource allocation with uncertain business returns
- $100,000 investment represents a cash outflow for the company
The fifth annual venture funding competition will award
“The 2025 edition of the Dream Starter Competition marks the fifth consecutive year we will partner with Q2 to help foster Austin’s strong entrepreneurial community,” said Austin FC President Andy Loughnane. “Providing opportunities to local entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups is an important initiative that we are proud to support year after year.”
“We are excited to partner with Austin FC again this year to support underrepresented local entrepreneurs through the annual Dream Starter Competition,” said Q2 Chairman and CEO Matt Flake. “Q2’s mission is to build strong and diverse communities by strengthening their financial institutions, and we look forward to helping this year’s winning venture extend their reach and impact.”
From the initial applicant group, five (5) finalists will be notified on Thursday, May 8, of their selection to participate in a Pitch Contest on Thursday, May 22, at Q2 Stadium. Each finalist’s presentation will be evaluated by a diverse group of representatives from Austin FC, Q2 Holdings Inc., and other executives from the
The Austin FC Dream Starter Competition combines Q2’s mission with Austin FC’s inclusivity through equity community pillar. The aim is to connect underrepresented entrepreneurs with the resources needed to build profitable, high-growth companies. The “Dream Starter” funds will aid a
About Austin FC
Austin FC joined Major League Soccer (MLS) as the League’s 27th club in January 2019. Austin FC officially began competing in MLS in April 2021 and is playing its fifth season in 2025. Austin FC plays its home matches at Q2 Stadium, a
Austin FC also operates Austin FC II, a professional-level development team competing in MLS NEXT Pro which won the league title during its inaugural season in 2023. In addition, Austin FC operates Austin FC Academy which is the fully funded developmental academy representing the highest level of competition for elite youth soccer players in
About Q2 Holdings, Inc.
Q2 is a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for financial services, serving banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs in the
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Gwen Hernandez, Brand Communications Coordinator, Austin FC
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Carly Baker, Marketing Communications Specialist, Q2
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