Ernest

Ernest

Tech-enabled commercial construction and maintenance

Overview

Ernest is a tech-enabled commercial construction and maintenance provider offering mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) maintenance along with construction services for offices, retail, and large spaces. It uses proprietary software to speed up estimates, planning, and project management, helping projects finish on time and within budget. It stands out with same or next-day troubleshooting, after-hours work as a standard part of partnerships, and a price-match guarantee to keep pricing transparent and competitive. Its goal is to deliver reliable, predictable outcomes for commercial clients while minimizing downtime and disruptions.

About Ernest

Simplify's Rating
Why Ernest is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & Manufacturing

Enterprise Software

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$13.4M

Headquarters

Miami, Florida

Founded

2022

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What believers are saying

  • Ernest raised $20 million by 2024, backing continued product and market expansion.
  • Indeed listings show Florida, Texas, and remote roles, confirming active hiring through 2025.
  • Commercial maintenance demand stays recurring, giving Ernest steadier revenue than pure project builders.

What critics are saying

  • Ernest has only about 63 employees, limiting multi-market execution depth in 2026.
  • Indeed listed only 11 jobs in October 2025, signaling modest organic scaling.
  • Labor shortages or licensed-trade turnover can break same-day guarantees and damage contracts.

What makes Ernest unique

  • Ernest pairs proprietary software with field execution, per LinkedIn July 2026.
  • Joinernest.com promises same-day troubleshooting, after-hours work, and price-matching for commercial clients.
  • Ernest spans MEP maintenance and new construction, serving retail, offices, and large spaces.

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Funding

Total Funding

$13.4M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Professional Development Budget

Employee Referral Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

14%
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Feb 12th, 2024
SEC FORM D

The Securities and Exchange Commission has not necessarily reviewed the information in this filing and has not determined if it is accurate and complete.The reader should not assume that the information is accurate and complete.

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