Q2-Backed Austin FC Awards $100K to Brazilian Snack Startup OCA Foods — Q2 Holdings, Inc.

Event summary

OCA Foods won the 2026 Austin FC Dream Starter Competition, receiving $100,000 in funding.
The competition, presented by Q2 Holdings, aims to support Austin entrepreneurs.
OCA Foods is a Brazilian-inspired snack company focusing on preservative-free Paçoca.
The winner was selected during a pitch contest on May 27 at Q2 Stadium.
OCA will be honored during the Austin FC vs. Seattle Sounders match on July 22.

The big picture

Q2 Holdings' partnership with Austin FC through the Dream Starter Competition underscores its commitment to fostering local entrepreneurship and community development. This initiative aligns with broader trends in corporate social responsibility and financial institutions' efforts to support small businesses. The $100,000 funding award to OCA Foods highlights the potential for strategic collaborations between sports teams, financial services companies, and startups to drive economic growth in local markets.

What we're watching

Market Expansion: How OCA Foods will leverage the $100,000 funding to scale its operations and expand its market reach in Central Texas.
Brand Visibility: Whether the recognition from the Austin FC Dream Starter Competition will enhance OCA Foods' brand visibility and attract additional investors.
Community Impact: The pace at which OCA Foods can translate its mission of creating meaningful moments of connection into tangible community impact.