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Austin FC and Q2 Announce OCA Foods as the 2026 Austin FC Dream Starter Competition Winner

  • OCA Foods, an Austin-based Brazilian-inspired snack company, won the 2026 Austin FC Dream Starter Competition presented by Q2 Holdings, Inc.
  • The company received $100,000 in funding to accelerate its business & mission as part of the Dream Starter initiative supporting Austin entrepreneurs.
  • OCA offers a clean, preservative-free version of Paçoca, a traditional Brazilian peanut bite, founded to honor heritage & promote simple ingredients.
  • Austin FC President Andy Loughnane & Q2 CEO Matt Flake highlighted the award's role in connecting Texas & Brazilian cultures & strengthening local financial institutions.
  • Founder Renato Raposo emphasized the honor of winning & the opportunity to empower immigrant entrepreneurs while serving communities.
  • The competition combined Q2's mission with Austin FC's inclusivity goal to help entrepreneurs overcome financial barriers & build high-growth companies.
  • Finalists included Hem Support Wear, HealthQuest, GrantAppli, PachaMama Bees, & OCA, with the winner selected on May 27 at Q2 Stadium.
  • OCA will receive a check presentation during halftime at the Austin FC vs. Seattle Sounders match on July 22.
  • Austin FC plays at the zero-waste certified Q2 Stadium & previously sold out all 88 MLS home matches in its first five seasons.