About this Event
About This Event
The FIFA World Cup will bring increased demand, visibility, and contracting opportunities to North Texas businesses. However, many businesses are not capital-ready—and are often declined funding due to misalignment between their business stage, operations, and financial strategy.
Capital Kickoff: Funding Pathways for FIFA-Ready Businesses is a 90-minute, in-person session that brings together lenders, capital providers, and ecosystem partners to help entrepreneurs understand how to prepare for funding opportunities tied to FIFA—and beyond.
This session combines real-world insights, interactive tools, and small-group discussions to help businesses assess where they are today and what steps matter most next.
Who Should Attend
This event is designed for:
- Small business owners and entrepreneurs (early-stage through growth-stage)
- Businesses interested in FIFA-related opportunities (vendors, services, procurement)
- Entrepreneurs preparing to apply for loans, grants, or contracts
- Business support organizations and ecosystem partners
- Community lenders, banks, and CDFIs
What You’ll Learn
Attendees will gain insight into:
- What types of capital are realistic before FIFA
- Common reasons businesses are not approved for funding
- What funders are truly assessing beyond the business idea
- How to align capital, capacity, and contracts
- How to position your business for post-FIFA growth, not just short-term wins
Session Format & Agenda Highlights
Opening Context
Setting the stage for opportunity, urgency, and what’s coming next for DFW businesses.
Fireside Chat
Hear directly from:
- Local Lenders & CDFI Representatives
- FIFA Dallas Representative
Interactive Capital Readiness Assessment
Participants complete a digital assessment linking business stage to appropriate capital pathways.
Capital Pathways Breakouts (Small Groups)
Facilitated discussions led by bank and CDFI representatives based on business stage:
Call to Action & Networking
Learn about next-step support options and connect informally with lenders and peers.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
South Dallas Fair Park Innovation Center, 3225 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Dallas, United States
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