AltCap

08/27/2026

🚀 Mission control, we have a Top 10. 🚀
 
Ten spots. Dozens of applicants. One incredible lineup: say hello to the 2026 AltCap Your Biz Pitch Competition Top 10 Finalists!
 
These entrepreneurs didn’t just apply, they brought bold visions, serious hustle, and a whole lot of heart, proving once again why Kansas City’s small business community is a force to be reckoned with.
 
Now the countdown continues as this Top 10 competes for a spot in the final five, who will take the stage this November at Union Station and aim straight for the stars. Get ready to meet the founders behind the businesses everyone will be talking about.
 
Huge thanks to every entrepreneur who applied this year. The competition was fierce, and these ten rose above the rest!
 
Read all about the competition and finalists by clicking the link in our bio!

08/27/2026

Ten spots. Dozens of applicants. One incredible lineup: say hello to the 2026 AltCap Your Biz Pitch Competition Top 10 Finalists!

These entrepreneurs didn't just apply, they brought bold visions, serious hustle, and a whole lot of heart, proving once again why Kansas City's small business community is a force to be reckoned with.

Now the countdown continues as this Top 10 competes for a spot in the final five, who will take the stage this November at Union Station and aim straight for the stars. Get ready to meet the founders behind the businesses everyone will be talking about.

Huge thanks to every entrepreneur who applied this year. The competition was fierce, and these ten rose above the rest!

Read all about the competition and finalists by visiting: https://buff.ly/O1ByitE

08/26/2026

AltCap believes that every big dream deserves the right kind of support to help it grow into something real.

That's why we provide small businesses with the financing and resources they need to move from a great idea to a thriving reality.

If you're ready to take that next step, start your journey today by visiting www.altcap.org.

08/07/2026

🚀🌌 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 🌌🚀

We are honored to announce that will be the OFFICIAL HOST of the 2026 AltCap Your Biz Pitch Competition! 🎤

This November, we’re bringing the energy to Union Station as entrepreneurs take their shot at a $35,000 Grand Prize and the opportunity to launch their business to new heights. 💼✨

If you’ve got a business, a big idea, or the next game-changing startup, this is your sign to apply. Applications close August 9, so don’t wait.

Let’s celebrate innovation, support local entrepreneurs, and send Kansas City’s brightest ideas TO THE STARS. 🚀⭐

Who’s pulling up? And who’s pitching? Drop your business below! 👇

08/06/2026

Networking, and bidding, over breakfast!

We warmly invite you to join us in bringing together leaders from various sectors to strengthen and enhance the vibrant community of Kansas City.

This event aims to unite business leaders, contractors, suppliers, and partners, creating invaluable opportunities for collaboration and growth.

Enjoy a complimentary light breakfast as you engage in meaningful conversations and forge connections that will contribute to the growth of our city.

The event is free, please RSVP here: https://buff.ly/nUOTh9S

07/28/2026

🚀 We've reached orbit - but the mission's only halfway done!

Entrepreneurs, the application window for AltCap Your Biz (ACYB) 2026 closes Sunday, August 9 at 11:59:59 PM CST. That means you've got just a few weeks left to pitch your business for a shot at $35,000 in seed money.

✨ Submit a 2-minute pitch video
✨ Answer a few quick questions
✨ You're done!

The Top 10 finalists receive pitch and financial training! The Top 5 pitch live on November 18 at Union Station in front of bankers, investors, and community partners!

Don't let your business get left behind in the stars. Apply now - https://buff.ly/se0845l 🌌

07/21/2026

🚀 Join us this weekend at Kansas City's ONLY multiple streams of revenue conference! Careers. Business. Investments. All under one roof.

From Career Development and Stocks & Funds to Real Estate, Startups, Scaling & Capital, Estate & Insurance, Retail Success, Business Tax Secrets, Marketing Strategies, and AI & Efficiency Tools, we've got the sessions to help you build every stream that matters.

We're proud to co-sponsor this event with several trusted partners in the Kansas City community!

Click this link for full weekend schedule and speaker lineup: https://buff.ly/7XQ25Z8

See you there, KC!

07/17/2026

Entrepreneurs, we have achieved liftoff!

Applications for the 2026 AltCap Your Biz (ACYB) pitch competition are LIVE on our website now and we want to see your business amongst the stars!

From now 'til August 9, pitch your business for a chance to win up to $35,000 in seed money to support your organization's growth.

Review all application Guidelines to hone your pitch video and check out the official Playbook to understand all things ACYB, including timelines, the judging process, and more.

The Top 10 Finalists will participate in weekly pitch and financial training sessions and, for the first time, professionally pre-record their pitch for final assessment (and future funding opportunities).

The Top 5 will advance to the live event on November 18 at Union Station and pitch one final time in front of a crowd of bankers, investors, and community partners, where the top business takes home $35,000 and the second-place business leaves with $20,000.

Applications are quick and easy - just submit your 2-minute pitch, answer a few questions, and you're done!

The time is now - the application window closes Sunday, August 9 at 11:59:59 pm CST.

Apply Here: https://buff.ly/se0845l

Take one small step today so your business can take one giant leap forward tomorrow.

Questions? Email Brant Stacy, Community Partnerships Manager, at [email protected].

Pitch your business for a chance to win the $35,000 grand prize! With the AltCap Your Biz Pitch Competition, entrepreneurs pitch their businesses for a chance to win cash prizes....

07/10/2026

T-minus 7 days to liftoff. The AltCap Your Biz applications open next week! Ready your pitch, we're going To The Stars. 🚀

Mission briefing: another incredible AltCap Your Biz live pitch competition launches November 18. Prepare for liftoff.

This year's Grand Prize is $35K!

Mission critical details incoming - stay tuned!

Visit https://buff.ly/zcmpApo to learn more!

07/09/2026

AltCap proudly signed a petition in support of the Governor’s Compact on Entrepreneurship, a non-partisan commitment from Governors across the country that prioritizes entrepreneurship and works to break down the barriers that make starting a business difficult.

This compact is essential to ensure our governmental leaders are supporting entrepreneurial growth in our cities.

Help us advocate for small business owners by signing the petition today: https://buff.ly/IL4ay0v