# WE'RE LIVE! | Birdy the Drink

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- Published at: 2026-02-15 00:01:51 UTC
- Updated at: 2026-02-15 00:01:41 UTC

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Birdy The Drink

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Birdy the Drink

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After 8 months of commercial operations, 18 retail locations, and revenue 60% above projections, we're opening the door for the community that's been asking how to get involved.What is Birdy?Premium wine-based spritzers at 3% ABV. Not diluted wine. Real dealcoholized wine using a proprietary process that keeps the flavor but drops the alcohol. Think: what you actually want to drink on a boat, at brunch, or during a long afternoon when you're not trying to get wrecked.We are female-founded in an industry where women are 60% of wine consumers but only 2% of founders. Selected as top 10 out of 800+ applicants for InvestBev Accelerator. Revenue-generating, not just burning capital on Instagram ads.This raise funds Chicago distribution expansion, production scale, and high season launch May 1, 2026.We're raising $120,000 at a $200,000 cap. Minimum investment: $100. Here's what you get for backing us:$100 — Birdy Insider Limited-edition Birdy hat Founding Supporter digital badge Early access to new product drops + news before the public $250 — The Flock Starter Everything above, plus: Birdy premium tote Name listed on our Founding Flock page $500 — Cellar Circle Everything above, plus: Birdy crewneck or sweatshirt Invitation to virtual tasting + founder Q&A First access to limited merch drops $1,000 — Founders' Table Everything above, plus: Private small-group virtual tasting with founders Signed thank-you card from the team Priority RSVP for future in-person events $2,500 — The Nest Builder Everything above, plus: Invitation for 2 guests to in-person Birdy tasting event (Traverse City or Chicago) Limited-edition "Founding Vintage" merch (special run, this tier only) $5,000 — The Birdy Backer Circle Everything above, plus: Private dinner or tasting experience with founders Your name on permanent Founding Backers list (website + future brand moments) Direct line for product previews + feedback opportunities Why now?Low-ABV category growing 30%+ annually. Mindful drinking isn't a trend, it's a shift. We're positioned at the intersection of premiumization, wellness, and female consumer power. The market is moving. We have traction. We need capital to execute the expansion plan that's already built.What the money does:43% to production and inventory (2,000 cases for high season) 32% to Chicago distribution (systematic retailer outreach, we have the list) 18% to marketing (events, content, brand awareness when it matters most) 7% to operational infrastructure (insurance, accounting, systems that enable scale)Unit economics improve from 26% to 40%+ gross margins at volume. Clear path to profitability. Not a concept. A functioning business asking for fuel.If you've been waiting to back a female founder building something real and different in beverage, this is it.