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The University RTD Platform — Built in Florida

SwampWater
Structures
University
Partnerships.

The university RTD category is open. The NCAA cleared hard seltzer in 2023. All 16 SEC schools now sell alcohol publicly. SwampWater is the campus-native brand built to fill that gap.

"Beer has the campus. Everything else is unclaimed."

SwampWater beverage product showcase
16
SEC Schools
55%
Gen Z Adoption
$2.4M
First Year Revenue
2023
NCAA Approval
The Model

How SwampWater Works

SwampWater connects three key players in the university beverage ecosystem. We've built a repeatable, localized model that works across SEC campuses.

01

Campus Partnerships

We partner directly with university venues — stadiums, student unions, and dining facilities — that have already approved alcohol sales.

02

Brand Integration

Beverage brands leverage our platform to reach the 21+ campus demographic with a purpose-built, NCAA-compliant distribution channel.

03

Regional Scaling

We structure distributor relationships to enable rapid, repeatable launches across the SEC and beyond.

Partners

Who We Serve

SwampWater is built for three core stakeholders in the campus beverage ecosystem.

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Universities

Unlock new revenue streams from venues already approved for alcohol sales. SwampWater handles brand partnerships and compliance.

  • Revenue share model
  • NCAA compliance
  • Campus-native branding
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Beverage Brands

Reach Gen Z 21+ consumers at scale with a dedicated, repeatable campus distribution channel. No fragmented venue relationships.

  • Localized launch model
  • Data-driven insights
  • SEC expansion roadmap
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Distributors

Structure regional partnerships with pre-negotiated campus venues. Repeatable playbook across SEC schools.

  • Pre-qualified venues
  • Turnkey operations
  • Margin optimization
Product

SwampWater Vodka Seltzer

SwampWater Vodka Seltzer bottle

SwampWater is a premium ready-to-drink vodka seltzer crafted in Florida. Designed from the ground up for university campus venues and SEC stadiums.

5% ABV | 12 fl oz | First Batch Produced

5%
Alcohol by Volume
12oz
Standard Can Size

Available Flavors

Watermelon
Black Cherry
Pineapple
Grapefruit

Each flavor is crafted to appeal to the Gen Z 21+ demographic while maintaining the premium positioning SwampWater demands in campus venues.

Vision

Launch Roadmap

SwampWater is structured for rapid, repeatable expansion across the SEC and beyond.

Phase 1

University of Florida

Foundation launch. Building relationships at UF venues, structuring the operational model, and validating product-market fit.

Q1 2025
Target Launch
Phase 2

SEC Expansion

Replicate the UF model across 15 additional SEC schools. Leverage existing distributor relationships and campus venue approvals.

2025–2026
Regional Scaling
Phase 3

National Reach

Extend beyond SEC to major universities nationwide. Establish SwampWater as the campus-native RTD brand.

2026+
National Roadmap
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The NCAA officially cleared hard seltzer and cider at stadium events in March 2023. SwampWater is designed to fit within these guidelines at venues that have approved alcohol sales.
SwampWater is pre-launch. The product has been formulated and the first batch produced. We are actively building relationships at the University of Florida and structuring the model for SEC expansion.
All 16 SEC schools sell alcohol publicly as of 2024. Texas A&M generated $2.4M in gross alcohol revenue in their first year of general sales. 55% of Gen Z adults 21-24 have tried hard seltzer. The demand is there. The policy is there. The dedicated campus RTD brand is not yet.
Florida first. Based in Gainesville, actively building at UF. Near-term roadmap is the SEC — 16 schools across the Southeast, all with alcohol sales approved, none with a dedicated RTD campus brand.
Founder

Meet Miguel Rivera

Miguel A. Rivera III, Founder of SwampWater
Miguel A. Rivera III
Founder & CEO
📚 Economics Student, University of Florida
💼 Incoming Summer Analyst, PepsiCo
📊 Researcher in Applied Econometrics & Commodity Markets

Miguel is an Economics student at the University of Florida with deep expertise in applied econometrics and commodity markets. He's researching under Dr. Jaclyn Kropp and bringing data-driven insights to the campus beverage space.

Mission

SwampWater exists to unlock the untapped potential of the university RTD market. Beer dominates campus. Everything else is unclaimed. We're building the infrastructure to change that.

The campus beverage ecosystem needs a native brand.

Ready to Partner?

Whether you're a university, beverage brand, or regional distributor, SwampWater is built for your success. Let's talk about bringing the campus RTD revolution to your market.