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Ernesta

New York, US · Founded 2022 · Delaware corporation · 72 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors

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Ernesta sells custom-sized rugs designed to transform interior spaces. The company offers designer-quality rugs that are meticulously crafted and tailored to customer specifications.

ConsumerE-commerce

Founders & leadership

Ernesta was founded in 2022 by Hisao Kushi, John Foley, and Yony F..

HKHisao Kushi
Hisao KushiCo-Founder and Chief Legal Officer
JFJohn Foley
John FoleyCo-founder · Chief Executive OfficerPreviously, he founded Peloton and served as its CEO and Executive Chairman, and held leadership roles at Barnes & Noble (President, Nook division), Pronto.com (CEO and co-founder), Evite.com (CEO), and Citysearch.com, with early-career experience in manufacturing at Mars Inc. He holds a B.S. in industrial engineering from Georgia Tech and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
YFYony F.
Yony F.Co-founder / CTO
YF
Yony FengFounder

Board

JCJon Callaghan
Jon CallaghanInvestor, Board MemberFounder and Venture Capitalist in Palo Alto, CA
LFLee Fixel
Lee FixelBoard directorFounder of Addition
KB
Karen BooneBoard director

Investors · 3

AdditionreportedNew York

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Platform CapitalreportedLagos

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$57.3M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2022–2026

▶$19.8MraisedMar 2026 · 3 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Hisao KushiExecutive Officer
  • Karen BooneDirector
  • John FoleyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jon CallaghanDirector
  • Lee FixelDirector
Offering amount
$20M
Amount sold
$19.8M
First sale
Mar 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$12.5MraisedMay 2024 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Karen BooneDirector
  • Hisao KushiExecutive Officer
  • Jesse SelnickExecutive Officer
  • John FoleyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lee FixelDirector
  • Jon CallaghanDirector
Offering amount
$12.5M
Amount sold
$12.5M
First sale
May 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$25MraisedNov 2022 · 18 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • John FoleyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Hisao KushiExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$25M
Amount sold
$25M
First sale
Nov 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Frequently asked questions

What does Ernesta do?
Ernesta sells custom-sized rugs designed to transform interior spaces. The company offers designer-quality rugs that are meticulously crafted and tailored to customer specifications.
Who founded Ernesta?
Ernesta was founded by Hisao Kushi, John Foley, Yony F. in 2022.
Who are Ernesta's investors?
Ernesta's investors include True Ventures, Addition, Platform Capital.
How much funding has Ernesta raised?
Ernesta has disclosed $57.3M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Ernesta headquartered?
Ernesta is headquartered in New York, US.