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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
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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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Ernest raised $20.1 million by January 2024, funding product and market expansion.
- The company updated its site on September 4, 2026, signaling active commercial push.
- Its software and service bundling speeds estimates, improving win rates with facility managers.
What critics are saying
- Ernest is Florida-concentrated; a permit slowdown or hurricane season can crush utilization.
- Texas expansion remains announced, not proven, leaving growth dependent on one region.
- Construction margins face project overruns; one large dispute can erase annual profits.
What makes Ernest unique
- Ernest combines construction labor with proprietary software, not a pure marketplace.
- Its full-stack AI platform plans, manages, and delivers projects from office to field.
- Florida coverage and same-day service create operational density competitors lack.
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Funding
Total Funding
$13.4M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
1 Rounds
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Professional Development Budget
Employee Referral Bonus
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 12%1 year growth
↑ 16%2 year growth
↑ 29%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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About Ernest
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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