# Rambler Sparkling Water

> Austin-born Rambler makes zero-calorie sparkling mineral water in recyclable cans, using reverse osmosis and a proprietary blend of calcium, magnesium and potassium to give plain and flavored water more body. It sells direct online and through national grocery, natural-food, hospitality and convenience channels, while an on-pack giveback program supports American Rivers and Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation.

- **Founded:** 2015
- **Headquarters:** Austin, United States
- **Founders:** James Moody (CEO and Co-founder), Dave Mead (CMO and Co-founder), Jeff Trucksess (CFO and Co-founder)
- **Team size:** 24 employees in the supplied company data; LinkedIn lists the company in the 11-50 employee range.
- **Products:** Original Sparkling Mineral Water, Flavored Sparkling Mineral Water, Build-Your-Own 16-Pack, Rambler Merchandise
- **Notable:** Commercial launch in Austin in 2018 after several years of product development., Early placements at Franklin Barbecue, Mohawk Austin and Royal Blue Grocery., Ranked No. 3 on the 2023 Texas Exes Longhorn 100 list, according to a University of Texas alumni feature shared by Rambler.

## Products & services

- **Original Sparkling Mineral Water** — Unflavored, zero-calorie water purified by reverse osmosis and remineralized with calcium, magnesium and potassium.
- **Flavored Sparkling Mineral Water** — A zero-sugar line including Lemon-Lime, Grapefruit, Satsuma, Blackberry and Wild Cherry; Cranberry has appeared as a limited seasonal flavor.
- **Build-Your-Own 16-Pack** — Direct-to-consumer mixed cases sold through Rambler's online store.
- **Rambler Merchandise** — Brand apparel and accessories sold online.

## Achievements

- Commercial launch in Austin in 2018 after several years of product development.
- Early placements at Franklin Barbecue, Mohawk Austin and Royal Blue Grocery.
- Ranked No. 3 on the 2023 Texas Exes Longhorn 100 list, according to a University of Texas alumni feature shared by Rambler.
- Expanded to more than 500 Walmart stores by 2023, according to the company's LinkedIn announcement.
- Won a Kroger relationship spanning roughly 1,100 stores across banners, according to co-founder Dave Mead.
- Reported approximately 125% year-over-year sales growth in the first half of 2025.
- Secured a $2.5 million working-capital facility in June 2026 to support inventory and national expansion.

## Latest updates

- **2025-10** — Chief Marketer reported that first-half 2025 sales increased roughly 125% year over year and detailed the brand's Chug Life campaign.
- **2026-03** — Rambler exhibited at Natural Products Expo West 2026 as part of its national retail push.
- **2026-04** — Austin Business Journal reported higher inventory requests from H-E-B and Kroger during a Topo Chico shortage.
- **2026-06** — JPalmer Collective closed a $2.5 million asset-based working-capital facility for inventory and national distribution expansion.
- **2026-08** — Rambler promoted a limited-edition Golden Can giveaway tied to Austin City Limits Music Festival 2026.

## Links

- Website: https://ramblersparklingwater.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rambler-sparkling-water
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/rambleraustin
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rambleraustin
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rambleraustin/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/rambleraustin/

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Last updated: 2026-08-18