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Ernesta

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

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 KushiinCo-Founder and Chief Legal Officer
JF
John FoleyCo-founder
YFYony F.
Yony F.inCo-founder / CTO

Board

JCJon Callaghan
Jon Callaghanin𝕏Investor, Board MemberFounder and Venture Capitalist in Palo Alto, CA
LF
Lee Fixelin𝕏Board directorFounder of Addition
KB
Karen BooneBoard director

Investors · 3

True VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $3Mvia Jon Callaghan · board
Additionreported · 2 sourcesNew York · $1M – $500M
Platform CapitalreportedLagos

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.

In the news

Ernesta funding leads wave of expansion and innovation in rugs | Rug Report | Home Accents Todayhomeaccentstoday.com · Mar 2026Ernesta raises $20 million Series B to expand rug retail - Furniture Todayfurnituretoday.com · Mar 2026Ernesta secures $20M to fuel store expansion | Retail Diveretaildive.com · Mar 2026Speciality retailer Ernesta raises $20m in Series Bfinance.yahoo.com · Mar 2026Ernesta raises $20 million with an eye toward growthbusinessofhome.com · Mar 2026Ernesta Raises $20M to Expand Its Custom-Sized Rug Platform Nationwide – AlleyWatchalleywatch.com · Mar 2026

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.