Ready to take your business
to the next level?
Break through the barriers holding your business back.
In Birmingham and Richmond, thousands of small to medium-sized businesses are bursting with potential — but underfunded. While the demand for capital is high, access remains limited. We're here to change that.
The Challenge: The "Missing Middle"
of businesses reach $1M in revenue
ever hit $10M
Yet the potential is there. These businesses aren't failing — they're overlooked.
The Solution: TCC's Capital Collective Intensive Programs
We've launched two powerful pilot programs in 2025
"Beyond the Middle"
Launched September 2025
"Beyond the Million"
Launched March 2025
These Capital Intensives are designed to scale businesses by providing access to capital, expert guidance, and investor connections.
What You'll Gain
This is not a cohort — it's a growth engine.
Identify the right sources of capital
Understand traditional and nontraditional capital offerings
Craft a powerful investor story and presentation by an investment bank
Boost revenue and diversify income streams
Solve growth bottlenecks
Tap into a network with $2B+ in available capital
Connect with Fortune 500-level experts and industry advisors
Outcomes You Can Expect
Multiple qualified capital matches at our signature Capital Matchmaking event
Capital secured within 6 months
Measurable revenue growth
New jobs created and current ones sustained
Real Results. Real Voices.
Hear from participants and partners who've experienced the impact firsthand.
"It challenged me to think bigger, refine my story, build confidence around my financials, and execute with clarity. This program was a game-changer."— Cohort Participant
"The Capital Collective helped me find my Capital Voice. I now speak to investors with confidence and clarity."— Cohort Participant
"The Capital Matchmaking event was one of the most impactful and well-executed events I've seen. These businesses were prepared."— Capital Provider, Richmond
High Impact. Big Results.
Our pilot programs were fully funded by leading financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies, and philanthropic partners.
We are currently in the process of raising funds to launch the next round of Capital Intensives in select cities across the country for 2026 and beyond.
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What's Next?
The next Capital Intensive location and dates will be announced Late Fall 2025
Each Capital Intensive focuses on local ecosystems, and relies on the participants and partners: small businesses (an Intensive is typically 12 businesses), capital providers, industry advisors and program sponsors.
For Businesses
"Beyond the Middle"
Are you ready to be considered for the "Beyond the Middle" Capital Intensive? Please complete the pre-screening application.
Apply Now"Beyond the Million"
Thank you for your interest in the Richmond "Beyond the Million" Capital Intensive. We hope to return to Richmond in early 2026 with another Capital Intensive.