Chicago Small Business Capital Matchmaking Summit

June 17, 2026 | Chicago, IL

In collaboration with Wells Fargo and World Business Chicago.

This is a curated capital matchmaking experience designed exclusively for established small and mid-sized business owners seeking $50K–$2M+ in funding.

This is not a networking event. We eliminate the pain points of cold outreach and blind applications, allowing you to have real financing conversations with lenders in a single day.

How It Works:

Lenders review your business before the event using your financial profile, called the BetaScore, and select the companies they want to meet. This ensures every pre-scheduled conversation is focused on actual funding opportunities.

Benefits for Your Business:

• Skip Months of Outreach: Meet multiple lenders ready to deploy capital in one day.
• Get Pre-Evaluated: Your business profile is reviewed by participating banks and financial institutions in advance.
• Secure Real Conversations: Meetings are based on fit and readiness, maximizing your chances of securing funding faster.

Required Registration Steps:

Participation is strictly limited to the first 300 businesses. To be included in the lender pipeline and secure your attendance, you must complete three steps:

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1) Claim Your BetaScore ($99): This is required to attend. The BetaScore is your business profile, which lenders use to evaluate and select companies for meetings. The cost provides one year of access to your profile and positions you for real funding conversations. If you haven't already, claim your BetaScore now.

2) Complete Funding Passport: After claiming your BetaScore, complete the steps necessary to activate your Funding Passport, including providing details on your loan requirements and financial statements.

3) Confirm Your Spot: After claiming your BetaScore, use this Eventbrite page to confirm your in-person attendance and secure your spot. You will also have the option to take the Fast Track, which increases your visibility and helps secure more meetings with matched lenders.

Get in the pipeline. Get meetings. Get funded.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

4120 W Diversey Ave, 4120 West Diversey Avenue, Chicago, United States

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