Austin FC and Q2 Announce the 2025 Austin FC Dream Starter Competition
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
C: 646-717-3196 / E: ghernandez@austinfc.com
Carly Baker, Marketing Communications Specialist, Q2
C: 210-391-1706 / E: carly.baker@q2.com
Source: Q2 Holdings, Inc.