AltCap Your Biz
Pitch Competition

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. AltCap Your Biz Pitch Competition (ACYB) elevates rising small businesses and helps entrepreneurs accelerate their growth.

Applications open in the fall for the special 10th Anniversary edition of AltCap Your Biz: A Decade of Impact.

AltCap Your Biz Pitch Competition

Entrepreneurs must submit an application and pitch video describing their business, team, and how they’d use a cash prize to grow their business. A panel of judges will select 10 finalists to pitch their business and win cash at AltCap’s Live Pitch event. Subscribe to know when applications open.
The contest is open to owners of an existing business with less than $250K in annual revenue. Applicants must own a for-profit business and be able to attend the Live Pitch event. Past winners are not eligible to apply.
The top 10 finalists will pitch to a panel of judges at the Live Pitch event. Please do not apply if you cannot attend the live pitch event.
Please read the AltCap Your Biz Pitch Competition guidelines before applying. 2025 guidelines coming soon.
- 1st Place — $35,000
- 2nd Place — $20,000
- Fan Favorite: Fan voting —$2,500

AltCap Your Biz 2025 Sponsors & Fundraising

Sponsor ACYB

We’re seeking partnerships with people and organizations who share our vision for economic empowerment and small business success. Your sponsorship helps to provide resources, mentorship, and funding for entrepreneurs. Please contact Brant Stacy, bstacy@altcap.org, to sponsor the 2025 competition.

Donate to ACYB

Your donation to AltCap’s Biz Pitch Competition directly supports aspiring small business owners with funding, mentorship, and resources to turn their dreams into reality. Every contribution fuels opportunity and growth for entrepreneurs in our community.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Preparation for the 2025 AltCap Your Biz Pitch Competition is underway! Subscribe to learn more info on this year's competition and be the first to apply.

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ACYB Grand Prize Winners