Jamison D Ernest

Co-founder/Co-Ceo/Chief Creative Officer/General Partner at Blue Scorpion Investments at Blue Scorpion Investments, L.P.

📍 New York, New York, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 18 investments📅 19 years investing🗓 Last invested Mar 2023𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
VC🌍 United States
18
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Lead Investor
Jun 2022
At Material, we believe life (and bellies) should be full of things that matter, so we make space for good taste. We started Material to peel away the excess. Life is messy enough. Our products are skillfully designed, thoughtfully curated, and remind us that our kitchens are less about bells and whistles and more about the simple joy of cooking.
Co Lead Investor with CAA
Apr 2022
Quenching a curious thirst to balance mind and body, Boisson was born out of a love of mixology and a shared necessity of well-being. Our vision is to progress the act of drinking, making it more positive and inclusive. We dont carry every brand; instead, our team is passionate about curating only the highest quality options out there. Our alternatives to wine, beer, spirits, apéritifs, barware, and more, provide sophisticated sips to those looking for alternatives to alcohol, no matter their reasons why. Our online marketplace offers shipping nationwide. We dont judge. We dont preach. We celebrate The Glass Half Full.
early stageRetail
Investor
Dec 2019
On a mission to create a cleaner kind of cult that helps people switch from a bad plastic habit to a cleaner refill ritual.
early stageManufacturing
Investor
Dec 2019
Ten Thousand is the leading brand of premium men’s activewear. Since launching with the world’s best training shorts in 2017, we have expanded into a suite of gear that is designed to keep you going before, during, and after training. Our gear isn't designed to make you stand out in a crowd, and it isn't designed for post-workout selfies. Its sole purpose is to handle every workout, every day.
Investor
Feb 2019
Back to the Roots is an organic gardening company founded by Nikhil Arora and Alejandro Velez. Back to the Roots has an award-winning line of organic soils, seeds, plant foods, raised beds, and indoor gardening kits. The duo co-founded Back to the Roots in college after discovering how to grow gourmet mushrooms on recycled coffee grounds. Since then, the organic gardening company has evolved from an urban mushroom farm in Oakland, CA to a thriving national brand and the fastest-growing gardening company in the country. With a mission to reconnect families back to their food and the land, Nikhil and Alejandro are transforming the gardening industry by making it easy for anyone, anywhere to grow their own food. The organic gardening products are currently distributed in over 15,000 stores including Walmart, The Home Depot, Target, Lowe’s, Tractor Supply, and Whole Foods, as well as on Amazon. The founders have been recognized globally for their efforts in sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship, appearing on lists including Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Companies”, BusinessWeek’s “Top 25 Entrepreneurs Under 25”, Inc.’s “30 Under 30”, Inc. 500, Forbes’ “30 Under 30”, CNN’s “10 Next Entrepreneurs to Watch”, BBC’s Top Global Social Entrepreneurs, Forbes 40 Under 40, EY Entrepreneur of the Year and President Obama’s Champions of Change. They have delivered multiple TEDx Talks, UC Berkeley’s Business School commencement address, and have been featured on CNBC Mad Money, CNN, Forbes, Bloomberg, Fox News, ABC News, NBC News, WSJ, Huffington Post, and the NY Times.
Lead Investor
Mar 2018
Eight Sleep is the world’s first sleep fitness company. Our mission is to fuel human potential through optimal sleep. We use innovative technology, detailed design, and proven science and data to personalize and improve each night for everybody—changing the way people sleep forever and for the better. With our flagship product, the Pod, we are addressing critical sleep issues such as temperature regulation, bed elevation, snoring reduction, and the wake-up experience. Hundreds of thousands of customers around the world sleep better every night thanks to the Pod. We are backed by leading Silicon Valley investors like YC Combinator, Founders Fund, Valor, and Khosla Ventures, and we have been recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2018, 2022, and 2023.The Pod was also recognized two years in a row by TIMEs “Best Inventions of the Year.” We currently sell the Pod in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, UAE, Mexico, Switzerland and Saudi Arabia.
Lead Investor
Mar 2018
Eight Sleep is the world’s first sleep fitness company. Our mission is to fuel human potential through optimal sleep. We use innovative technology, detailed design, and proven science and data to personalize and improve each night for everybody—changing the way people sleep forever and for the better. With our flagship product, the Pod, we are addressing critical sleep issues such as temperature regulation, bed elevation, snoring reduction, and the wake-up experience. Hundreds of thousands of customers around the world sleep better every night thanks to the Pod. We are backed by leading Silicon Valley investors like YC Combinator, Founders Fund, Valor, and Khosla Ventures, and we have been recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2018, 2022, and 2023.The Pod was also recognized two years in a row by TIMEs “Best Inventions of the Year.” We currently sell the Pod in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, UAE, Mexico, Switzerland and Saudi Arabia.
Lead Investor
Feb 2018
We started Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good. Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what’s “healthy” they don’t stop to consider what’s healthy. As far as we’re concerned, happiness is healthiness. What could be happier than that magic combination of milk, cream, eggs, and cane sugar (or coconuts, cashews and oats for our vegan friends)? Yes, our ice cream has fat. And that’s okay. It’s good-good, not good-bad. Good is choice ingredients. Even if we have to go to Mount Etna to get them. Good is simple ingredients. If it’s tough to pronounce, it’s probably tough to digest. Good is harmonious ingredients. We seek to satisfy omnivores and vegans alike. This is our way. The good way. The Van Leeuwen way. Not just the best way to make ice cream, but to live. BECAUSE A LIFE WITHOUT ANYTHING GOOD IS BAD.
Lead Investor
Jun 2017
Thursday was built out of our own frustration. Clunky work boots or delicate fashion boots? Cheap shoes that fall apart after a few wears, or shoes that were incredibly overpriced? It didn’t seem right that we had to make these trade-offs. There had to be another option. We started Thursday to offer an alternative: ridiculously high quality footwear at honest prices that could handle our busy lives in New York City. We make modern classics that we deliver at the best possible value to our community. We believe in clean design, only using the highest quality materials, and integrity. When you put on a pair of Thursdays you will be ready for whatever the day brings your way. Learn more at thursdayboots.com.
mid stageRetail
Lead Investor
Mar 2017
Butterfleye is a wireless security camera with facial recognition. Butterfleye streams in 1080p - includes motion detection, sound detection, privacy mode, facial recognition, 2-way audio, a built in rechargeable battery, built in storage (16GB), and free cloud HD video recordings. Butterfleye works day and night with its wide angle (120-degree), high resolution sensors. Butterfleye is the most reliable WiFi camera; if the power or internet goes out, Butterfleye functions as normal and still captures all events. Butterfleye gives real time alerts customized to your choosing and brings peace of mind - whenever you are away, youre still in the know. Butterfleye Features: 1. No False Alarms 2. Advanced sensors - PIR (thermal), motion, and sound. 3. Facial Recognition - Keep accurate logs of who comes and who goes. 4. Cordless or Plugged-in - Provides ability to secure your property even during loss of power and internet.
Lead investor via Blue Scorpion Investments
Dec 2016
quip is the oral care company designing and delivering products, advice and professional services to make oral health more simple, accessible, and enjoyable — starting with a better electric toothbrush. As the first to market direct-to-consumer oral care subscription service — with fresh supplies delivered every three months for $5 with free shipping worldwide, oral care advice sent straight to hundreds of thousands of consumers, and a bidirectional tech platform currently in development to connect users with a large dental professional network — quip is working to elevate every part of the oral care experience for everyone.
Lead Investor via Blue Scorpion Investments
May 2016
TAP Network leverages blockchain technology and powers white-labeled rewards for some of the biggest programs in the world, including Warner Music Group, Uber, Brave and more. Millions of users can redeem points, miles, crypto, fiat currency and more seamlessly with TAPs network of 250,000 top brands and real-world merchant partners everyday.
Lead Investor via Blue Scorpion Investments
May 2016
Superlogic is the premier provider of world-class experiential inventory and rewards technology. Our platform helps brands bring the best of global music, sports, dining and culture to consumers with the click of a button.
Lead Investor / Board member via Blue Scorpion Investments
Jan 2016
The Game Agency makes you a training hero. Our award-winning game authoring platform, The Training Arcade®, empowers you to activate your audience through the power of play. With no coding experience required, you can create and publish games that target consumers, clients, employees, and students to drive awareness, engagement, and knowledge retention. Level up your training strategy with the first-of-its-kind gamification platform, Arcades™. Our gamified learning management system harnesses the power of gamification to make your employees return again and again to your training. Have a special project? Our custom development team can make your vision come to life. All our games provide you with tons of actionable data to further increase your training effectiveness and make you a training hero.
Co-founder/General Partner at Blue Scorpion Investments
Mar 2014
Blue Scorpion Investments, L.P. ("BSI"​) a Delaware limited partnership, is an early-stage venture capital investment fund focused on consumer facing businesses. BSI aims to capitalize on expansion opportunities as a result of tremendous advancement in e-commerce and social media, which has made customer acquisition costs substantially lower, hence giving rise to new consumer facing businesses that are reaching profitability more quickly than in the past. BSI intends to bring the best consumer brands to the forefront, enabling both consumer-facing businesses and their targeted customers to have success and satisfaction in the ephemeral, yet inherently endless consumer experience.
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2023
Co Lead Investor, Board Member, President
Mar 2023
Hampton Sun’s Founder, Salvatore Piazzolla, had a dream to follow the sun and bring a sense of glamour back to sunbathing. “From the start, I knew it would have to provide an unforgettable experience.” Hampton Sun offers just that. Delivering the utmost quality for sun protection, Hampton Sun couples the finest ingredients with the most advanced technology to create a specially curated portfolio for all types of sunbathers. Hampton Sun is a well-known luxury lifestyle brand, recognized for its remarkably luxurious formulas and signature cult-favorite fragrance inspired by the Hamptons.
2022
Lead Investor
Jun 2022
At Material, we believe life (and bellies) should be full of things that matter, so we make space for good taste. We started Material to peel away the excess. Life is messy enough. Our products are skillfully designed, thoughtfully curated, and remind us that our kitchens are less about bells and whistles and more about the simple joy of cooking.
Co Lead Investor with CAA
Apr 2022
Quenching a curious thirst to balance mind and body, Boisson was born out of a love of mixology and a shared necessity of well-being. Our vision is to progress the act of drinking, making it more positive and inclusive. We dont carry every brand; instead, our team is passionate about curating only the highest quality options out there. Our alternatives to wine, beer, spirits, apéritifs, barware, and more, provide sophisticated sips to those looking for alternatives to alcohol, no matter their reasons why. Our online marketplace offers shipping nationwide. We dont judge. We dont preach. We celebrate The Glass Half Full.
early stageRetail
2019
Investor
Dec 2019
On a mission to create a cleaner kind of cult that helps people switch from a bad plastic habit to a cleaner refill ritual.
early stageManufacturing
Investor
Dec 2019
Ten Thousand is the leading brand of premium men’s activewear. Since launching with the world’s best training shorts in 2017, we have expanded into a suite of gear that is designed to keep you going before, during, and after training. Our gear isn't designed to make you stand out in a crowd, and it isn't designed for post-workout selfies. Its sole purpose is to handle every workout, every day.
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