Navigating the Future: A Detailed Overview of Tech Layoffs in 2024 and 2025

The wave of job cuts within the technology sector persisted into 2024. Following substantial workforce reductions in the years 2022 and 2023, 2024 witnessed over 150,000 layoffs across 542 companies, as detailed by the independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi. Major corporations such as Tesla, Amazon, Google, TikTok, Snap, and Microsoft executed significant layoffs, while smaller startups also faced job cuts, with some ceasing operations entirely.

Continued monitoring of industry layoffs into 2025 will allow an analysis of the ongoing cutback trends. Later this year, detailed lists for both 2024 and 2025 will be published for easier understanding of these patterns.

Tracking layoffs enables insight into how these changes affect innovation in both large and small companies. It also highlights the potential implications of businesses adopting AI and automation for roles that were once deemed secure, serving as a reminder of the human consequences of layoffs amid rising innovation.

Below is a detailed list of all known technology layoffs for 2024, which will be updated regularly. If you have information regarding a layoff, please reach out to us. For anonymous tips, you can contact us as well.

• December 2024: 2,268 employees laid off — view all December 2024 Tech Layoffs
• November 2024: 5,925 employees laid off — view all November 2024 Tech Layoffs
• October 2024: 3,659 employees laid off — view all October 2024 Tech Layoffs
• September 2024: 3,765 employees laid off — view all September 2024 Tech Layoffs
• August 2024: 26,024 employees laid off — view all August 2024 Tech Layoffs
• July 2024: 9,051 employees laid off — view all July 2024 Tech Layoffs
• June 2024: 10,083 employees laid off — view all June 2024 Tech Layoffs
• May 2024: 11,011 employees laid off — view all May 2024 Tech Layoffs
• April 2024: 22,423 employees laid off — view all April 2024 Tech Layoffs
• March 2024: 7,403 employees laid off — view all March 2024 Tech Layoffs
• February 2024: 15,639 employees laid off — view all February 2024 Tech Layoffs
• January 2024: 34,107 employees laid off — view all January 2024 Tech Layoffs

January 2025

Stripe

The company is laying off 300 personnel, as indicated by a leaked memo referenced by Business Insider. However, the memo also highlights that the fintech leader is aiming to increase its overall workforce by 17%.

Textio

This augmented writing startup has cut 15 jobs while undergoing a restructuring process.

Pocket FM

The company is cutting 75 positions to ensure the long-term viability and success of the organisation. Previously, the audio company had laid off 200 writers in July 2024 after forming a partnership with ElevenLabs.

Aurora Solar

The firm is planning to reduce its workforce by 58 employees due to ongoing macroeconomic challenges and persistent uncertainty in the solar market.

Meta

This company disclosed in an internal memo that it will lay off 5% of its workforce, specifically targeting those identified as “low performers,” as it prepares for a challenging year ahead. As per its latest quarterly report, Meta employs over 72,000 people.

Wayfair

The retailer plans to eliminate up to 730 jobs, which represents approximately 3% of its total workforce, as it opts to exit the German market and concentrate on physical retail operations.

Pandion

The company is ceasing operations, affecting 63 employees. Employees will receive payment through January 15, but no severance is offered.

Icon

The company is laying off 114 employees as part of a team reorganisation, shifting its focus towards a robotic printing system.

Altruist

The firm has reduced its workforce by 37 positions, impacting around 10% of its total staff, despite continuing its aggressive hiring practices.

Aqua Security

The company is cutting dozens of positions across its global operations as part of a strategic plan to boost profitability.

SolarEdge Technologies

The company plans to lay off 400 employees worldwide. This represents the fourth round of layoffs since January 2024 amidst a downturn in the solar industry.

Level

Founded in 2018, the fintech startup is experiencing significant operational changes.

experienced a sudden shutdown earlier this year. According to an email from CEO Paul Aaron, this decision came after an failed attempt to secure a buyer, though Employer.com is currently considering a new proposal to acquire the firm post-closure.

December 2024

Brave Care

Has permanently ceased its operations, as stated in a notification on its official website. The exact number of employees affected remains unclear.

Epicery

Stopped operations due to “economic and financial difficulties” that the food delivery service was unable to overcome.

Bench

Abruptly shut down but was subsequently acquired by Employer.com for an undisclosed amount in a final-minute agreement. The number of the accounting startup’s 600 employees likely to be rehired remains unknown.

Lilium

Closed down and laid off approximately 1,000 employees. However, there is a possibility for recovery: Lilium disclosed that a group of investors consented to acquire two subsidiaries, which will facilitate its restructuring and exit from insolvency.

Boston Dynamics

Has dismissed 45 workers, constituting 5% of its workforce. A representative informed The Boston Globe that the layoffs affected “almost every department within the company.”

OfferUp

Is reducing its workforce by 22% as it endeavours to broaden its product offerings. The specific number of affected employees is currently unreported.

Canoo

Is experiencing another round of layoffs two months after the electric vehicle startup moved employees to Texas to avert insolvency. The layoffs include more than 20 staff members.

Foundry

Reduced its workforce by 27%. This includes a reduction of 16% of employees in the U.S., as well as a small team in India, totalling 74 affected employees.

Calendly

Laid off 70 workers, which is about 13% of its workforce. The layoffs impacted teams across engineering, customer experience, marketing, and billing.

Yahoo

Dismissed approximately 25% of its cybersecurity division — referred to as The Paranoids — over the past year, as discovered by StartupSuperb. The layoffs affected about 40 to 50 employees from a total team of 200.

Bluevine

Is eliminating 100 positions, which equates to nearly 18% of its global workforce. This marks the fintech company’s second round of layoffs within six months.

EasyKnock

Has terminated operations abruptly. This development follows multiple lawsuits against the proptech firm and an FTC consumer warning regarding contentious sale-leaseback arrangements.

Carousell

Is eliminating 76 positions as part of a restructuring initiative. These layoffs represent about 7% of the company’s overall workforce, based in Singapore.

Mixtroz

Is ceasing its operations, as announced by co-founders Kerry Schrader and Ashlee Ammons Halpin via a social media post.

Stash

Has reportedly dismissed 40% of its roughly 220 employees in a significant restructuring following the exit of CEO Liza Landsman in September.

Booking Holdings

Has reduced its workforce by 60 employees within one of its B2B divisions as the company pivots its focus towards AI initiatives.

Lightspeed Commerce

Is set to lay off approximately 200 employees as part of a “strategic assessment” of its operations while considering a prospective sale. Previously, the company laid off 280 workers in April during a restructuring process.

November 2024

AlphaSense

Has laid off 150 employees, affecting 8% of its workforce, in a recent restructuring effort following its recent changes.

July 2024 acquisition of Tegus.

Ola Electric

The company is reportedly reducing its workforce by up to 500 employees to enhance profitability. This reduction will affect more than 10% of its total personnel.

Hopper

The online travel agency has laid off approximately 10% of its workforce, translating to around 60-65 employees, as part of another reorganisation effort.

LinkedIn

The platform has eliminated 202 positions, which equates to about 1% of its total workforce. The layoffs primarily affected roles in engineering and customer support, as confirmed by a spokesperson to The Information.

Headspace

The mindfulness company is reducing its workforce by 13% and transitioning clinical therapists to part-time or contract roles as part of a strategy to “reset” the organisation. The exact number of affected employees remains unclear.

Truelayer

The company has reportedly laid off approximately a quarter of its workforce. Sources indicated to City AM that the former fintech unicorn dismissed 71 employees just prior to announcing a $50 million funding round.

AppLovin

The advertising software firm disclosed 120 layoffs in a recent WARN filing. This announcement follows shortly after the company reached a valuation of $97.7 billion.

Stoa

The company has ceased operations after four years of activity, as announced by CEO Raj Kunkolienkar on LinkedIn.

AMD

The semiconductor giant is laying off 4% of its workforce to concentrate on “significant growth opportunities.” AMD had approximately 26,000 employees last year, suggesting that around 1,000 positions may be affected.

23andMe

The genetics company is reducing its workforce by 40%, which will affect more than 200 employees, as part of a major restructuring initiative. Since its public listing in 2021, 23andMe has seen a decline of over 99% in its market value, compounded by a data breach in 2023 that compromised the ancestry data of 7 million users.

Chegg

The education technology company is laying off 319 employees, representing 21% of its total staff, as it struggles to compete with ChatGPT and similar AI tools. Similar to 23andMe, Chegg has also experienced a 99% reduction in its valuation since going public in 2013.

Enphase Energy

The energy solutions provider is laying off approximately 500 workers, comprising 17% of its overall workforce. This comes on the heels of a previous 10% reduction less than a year ago, as the solar sector continues to face significant challenges.

Exosonic

The supersonic aircraft startup is closing down after five years of operation. The company participated in Y Combinator’s Winter cohort in 2020, successfully raising over $4.5 million during its time.

Freshworks

The customer and IT service management software provider is laying off 660 employees worldwide, accounting for 13% of its total workforce, as it aims to complete a significant restructuring effort by the year’s end.

Akamai

The cloud services provider is reducing 2.5% of its workforce, approximately affecting 250 employees. A similar size reduction occurred at the start of 2023.

ShareFile

The company has announced plans to cut nearly 200 positions in North Carolina, shortly after its acquisition by Progress Software Corp.

Just Eat

The food delivery service is reducing its workforce by 300 employees, which represents 2% of the company’s total workforce.

iRobot

The robotic vacuum manufacturer is laying off 105 employees, amounting to approximately 16% of its workforce, following a previous cut of around 350 jobs earlier this year due to the failed acquisition by Amazon valued at $1.7 billion.

The Mozilla Foundation

The organisation has laid off 30% of its staff, citing a “relentless onslaught of change.” This marks the second round of layoffs for Mozilla this year.

Maven Clinic

The health services provider has reportedly reduced its staff by 10%, impacting approximately 60 employees. In October 2024, the company announced a significant update regarding its operations.

Maven Clinic has secured a $125 million Series F funding round.

Bowery Farming

The company is ceasing its operations. Bowery Farming was valued at $2.3 billion in 2021.

October 2024

Tidal

Tidal is initiating another series of layoffs, presumably affecting up to 100 employees. In an email, the CEO emphasised the necessity for the company to operate “like a startup again.”

X

The company is reported to have conducted a round of layoffs. The specific number of employees affected remains unclear.

Coursera

The education platform has reduced 10% of its overall workforce due to challenges with customer subscription renewals.

Dropbox

The company is reducing its workforce by 20% as it navigates what the CEO refers to as a “transitional period.” This reduction will affect approximately 528 positions.

Consensys

The firm has laid off 20% of its workforce while facing difficulties in the Ethereum market.

F5

The company is downsizing its global workforce by nearly 2% in a cost-saving initiative, impacting around 100 employees.

Kyte

The company is withdrawing from nearly all major markets in the U.S., resulting in a reduction of its workforce by approximately half while concentrating its efforts in San Francisco and New York City.

Upwork

Upwork is reducing its workforce by 21%, aimed at achieving $60 million in annual cost efficiencies.

Venminder

The company plans to lay off 100 employees following its acquisition by risk and vendor management firm Ncontracts.

Jellysmack

The company is implementing layoffs as part of a reorganisation effort, impacting 22 staff members in the U.S. Layoffs are also anticipated for employees in France in the forthcoming months.

CapWay

CapWay has ceased operations, with the founder announcing through LinkedIn their farewell. The Y Combinator-backed fintech aimed to provide financial services to individuals in areas lacking banking access.

Meta has implemented layoffs across various teams as it strives to “align resources with long-term strategic objectives,” according to their email statement to StartupSuperb. Although the specifics about affected teams remain vague, it has been confirmed that Threads, recruiting, and legal teams are also impacted.

Boeing

The company plans to reduce its workforce by 10%, which translates to around 17,000 employees. These cuts follow a loss of $9.97 per share in Q3 amid a prolonged machinist union strike.

Stellantis

Stellantis is laying off 1,100 employees in Michigan, affecting the brands Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, and Dodge.

TikTok

The platform is laying off hundreds of employees, predominantly in Malaysia, as it shifts towards AI for content moderation. The number of impacted employees is cited as being fewer than 500.

Samsung

The company is reducing jobs in Southeast Asia and Australia to enhance operational efficiency. A spokesperson indicated to StartupSuperb that no specific targets have been established for job reductions, although the cuts may influence about 10% of the workforce in those regions.

Kaspersky

The firm is closing its UK office and laying off several workers, as confirmed by StartupSuperb. These reductions come shortly after the company began winding down its operations in the U.S.

NFX

The company has let go of four staff members as it aims to “rebalance” resources from its software and product divisions to the investment team, according to the general partner.

Eaze

The company is laying off 500 employees as it begins the process of winding down its operations. In a communication to employees, the CEO mentioned the “ongoing challenges of the California cannabis market” as a critical factor behind the closure.

PubMatic

The company has cut 1% of its workforce, impacting over a dozen employees, while reportedly shifting its business focus towards connected-TV advertising.

Tome

The company has recently laid off nearly one third of its staff.

operations, resulting in the layoff of all employees in a move to streamline the business.

October 2024

Peloton

Has announced plans to cut 10% of its workforce, part of a broader strategy to return to profitability.

Lyft

Is also reducing its employee base, with a layoff affecting approximately 15% of staff in response to ongoing challenges in the ride-sharing market.

Zoom

Has decided to lay off about 10% of its employees as part of cost-saving measures due to a slowdown in growth.

Shopify

Is streamlining its operations by cutting approximately 7% of its workforce to enhance efficiency and drive profitability.

Dell

Is set to reduce its employee numbers by 5%, amounting to around 6,500 positions, due to declining demand in the tech sector.

Coursely

Has announced the layoff of 30% of its workforce, as the company reevaluates its business strategy.

Rippling

Is making cuts that will affect 10% of its total employees as part of a strategic shift.

Haven

Reportedly laid off over 20% of its workforce as part of an initiative aimed at ensuring long-term sustainability.

Nextdoor

Has trimmed its workforce, resulting in the layoff of approximately 12% of employees, as the company seeks to improve its financial health.

HubSpot

Is reducing its employee count by around 7% to adapt to changes in market demands.

Beyond Meat

Announced that it will lay off about 5% of its workforce, aiming to improve operational efficiencies amid rising competition.

Hulu

Will undertake layoffs affecting approximately 10% of its workforce, as part of restructuring efforts to enhance its content strategy.

its operations indicating a challenging funding environment, co-founder Alexsandra Guerra announced on LinkedIn.

Bending Spoons

Will reduce WeTransfer’s workforce by 75%. Bending Spoons acquired the file transfer service in July for an undisclosed sum.

Goop

Is cutting 18% of its 216 employees as the company refocuses on its beauty and food brands, relegating other sectors like wellness and travel to lower priority.

Fly.io

Has reportedly laid off approximately 40 employees as part of an organisational restructuring.

Motif FoodWorks

Is reportedly ceasing operations following a prolonged legal dispute with competitor Impossible Foods.

August 2024

Character.AI

Reportedly reduced its workforce by at least 5% in its marketing and recruitment teams.

Apple

Is reportedly eliminating around 100 positions in its digital services division, which may affect employees in the Books and News teams.

Brave

Has laid off 27 employees across various departments, as StartupSuperb has learned. This reduction constitutes about 14% of the startup’s total workforce dedicated to web browsing and search.

Scale AI

Reportedly dismissed more than 1,000 remote contract workers. The company did not classify these dismissals as layoffs, asserting that full-time staff have remained unaffected.

Skip the Dishes

Is laying off 100 employees in Canada and 700 at its parent company, Just Eat Takeaway.com, as announced by CEO Paul Burns on LinkedIn.

GoPro

Will reduce its workforce by around 15% by year-end as part of a significant restructuring initiative. This will affect approximately 139 employees.

Retention.com

Laid off 40% of its workforce, as stated by CEO Adam Robinson on LinkedIn, impacting 15 employees.

Loop

Is implementing layoffs as the company undergoes a “strategic shift” in its focus. The total number of employees affected is currently unclear.

Inuitive

Is reducing 20% of its staff, which will affect around 80 employees. The company’s CEO Shlomo Gadot is also stepping down.

Formlabs

Has made a “small number” of layoffs, the company confirmed to StartupSuperb. The 3D printing firm indicates the reductions were made over the last two years and impacted 40 of its fewer than 750 employees.

Sonos

CEO Patrick Spence confirmed to StartupSuperb that the company has eliminated 100 positions in this round of layoffs, affecting 6% of Sonos’ workforce. Previously, Sonos reduced its workforce by 7% in 2023.

Cisco

Is expected to cut thousands of jobs in another layoff wave this year. Earlier in 2024, the company laid off over 4,000 workers in February.

Tally

Has ceased operations “after exhausting all options” resulting in a cash shortfall. The fintech previously aided users in managing and paying off credit card debt; it had 183 employees and was valued at $855 million at its last assessment.

Branch.io

Has dismissed over 100 employees. Nova Launcher, acquired by Branch in 2022, stated that these cuts reduced its workforce to a single full-time developer.

READY Robotics

Has reportedly halted its operations and is now selling equipment via Silicon Valley Disposition.

Eventbrite

The company is implementing a workforce reduction by about 100 employees, which constitutes 11% of its entire team. Earlier in February 2023, Eventbrite had already reduced its staff by 8%.

LegalZoom

The company has announced a plan to decrease its global workforce by 15% and is also putting hiring on hold to achieve savings of $25 million.

Techstars

The organisation is laying off 17% of its workforce and will discontinue its $80 million J.P. Morgan-backed programmes by the end of this year, following a challenging phase that included financial setbacks and changes in leadership.

Mobius

The company will cease all operations due to ongoing financial difficulties. Mobius, a Kenya-based manufacturer of SUVs, has pointed to tax increases as a key factor in this decision.

Infineon

The company plans to eliminate 1,400 global positions, including numerous roles at its facility in Germany. Additionally, it will transfer 1,400 employees to locations where labour costs are lower.

Jam City

The company has reduced its workforce by approximately 85 employees, impacting 10% of the video game developer and publisher’s overall staff.

Dell

The organisation is set to carry out layoffs as it aims to operate in a more streamlined manner, as outlined in an internal memo. The specifics regarding the number of impacted employees remain unclear.

Intel

Intel initiated the month with significant job cuts, with 15,000 employees, representing 15% of its total workforce, affected by the reductions. The CEO noted that revenues have not met expectations and that the company is yet to fully leverage powerful trends such as AI, signifying the need for these layoffs, according to a memo issued by the CEO.

July 2024

Rad Power Bikes

The e-bike startup, which has secured over $300 million in funding, has undergone five rounds of staff reductions since April 2021. StartupSuperb has exclusively revealed that the most recent layoffs occurred in July, affecting an unknown number of Rad Power’s roughly 394 staff.

Match Group

The company has discontinued its livestreaming offerings across its dating platforms, particularly focusing on Plenty of Fish and BLK, as it pivots towards generative AI. This strategic shift will lead to a 6% decrease in its overall workforce.

Bungie

The game studio is set to reduce its workforce by 220 employees, which equates to approximately 17% of its total personnel. The CEO indicated that these adjustments affect all levels within the company, including its senior and executive leadership.

Pocket FM

The company has reportedly cut positions for nearly 200 writers in the U.S. This reduction comes a month after it partnered with ElevenLabs to efficiently convert scripts into audio content using AI technology.

WayCool Foods

The company has let go of over 200 employees across various departments, marking its third significant layoff round within a year.

Webflow

The company announced the decision to reduce its workforce by approximately 8% as it embarks on its “next growth phase.”

Cohere

Reports indicate that the company will lay off around 20 employees, representing nearly 5% of its total workforce. These reductions occurred shortly after announcing a $500 million funding round, valued at $5 billion.

Magic Leap

The company has reportedly eliminated approximately 75 positions. As part of these cuts, the augmented reality company has entirely removed its sales and marketing departments.

Mercari

The company is set to lay off nearly half of its U.S. workforce as the Japan-based marketplace struggles to maintain competitiveness against other e-commerce entities like Temu.

Aqua

The company is reducing its workforce by 50 positions, accounting for 10% of its total staff. Earlier this year, the cybersecurity firm raised $60 million, achieving a $1 billion valuation, thus becoming a unicorn.

EverC

Reports indicate that the company plans to lay off 10% of its workforce, which totals 165 employees. This firm focuses on developing cyber intelligence software that supports

preventing online fraud.

Lex

Has terminated most of its approximately eight-member team as the LGBTQ+ social networking platform faces challenges in generating revenue from its services. In its third year, Lex secured $5.6 million in seed funding and promoted co-founder Jennifer Lewis from COO to CEO.

Monarch Tractor

Reduced its workforce by “less than” 15% of the 250 to 300 employees as part of a strategic reorganisation following a $133 million Series C funding round, as reported by StartupSuperb.

Kaspersky

Will dismiss a number of employees and exit the U.S. market entirely due to a government mandate prohibiting the sale of its software due to security concerns.

Salesforce

Has eliminated approximately 300 positions in its workforce as part of a broader initiative to reduce expenses and enhance operational efficiency.

Intuit

Will reduce its workforce by 1,800 employees, representing 10% of its total staffing. The company indicated that over half of the layoffs were due to performance issues and plans to hire a similar number in the future instead of simply reducing costs.

UiPath

Is preparing to eliminate 420 positions, which equates to 10% of its total workforce, as part of a major restructuring effort.

UKG

Has reported cuts affecting an estimated 2,200 employees, or nearly 14% of its workforce, as the software firm aims to redirect resources toward “key product innovation areas.”

OpenText

Is set to cut about 1,200 jobs, amounting to nearly 2% of its overall workforce, as part of the company’s strategy to significantly lower expenses by 2025.

Unacademy

Is laying off around 250 employees in the latest job cuts following the reopening of schools across India post-pandemic lockdowns.

Koo

Is halting operations after acquisition discussions with Dailyhunt failed.

Upside Foods

Has downsized its workforce by 26 employees, as noted by CEO Uma Valeti in a communication to staff, amid a downturn in venture capital funding within the lab-grown meat sector.

Sightful

Is reducing its workforce by 20 employees, which comprises a third of its total staff, in order to refocus efforts on software development.

June 2024

RealPage

Plans to reduce its headcount by approximately 4% of its workforce as part of an initiative to stimulate growth, while also contending with a consolidated lawsuit for alleged price-fixing practices within its sector which is currently under litigation.

Planet

Aims to lay off around 180 staff members, constituting 17% of its workforce, according to an SEC filing, marking its second round of layoffs recently.

Moxion Power

Is dismissing over 100 employees, based on a WARN filing, following a significant expansion of its office in Richmond, California.

eBay

Is reportedly implementing layoffs in Israel as part of a global restructuring effort.

BeReal

Is reportedly reducing a large portion of its workforce following its acquisition by the French gaming company Voodoo.

Flutterwave

Has dismissed approximately 30 staff members, which represents 3% of its workforce, as the company shifts its focus towards enterprise operations.

Ginkgo Bioworks

Has terminated 158 employees, with additional layoffs anticipated as the company aims to decrease its workforce by 25%.

Moovit

Is implementing reductions to 10% of its workforce, affecting around 20 to 25 employees.

Wex

Is set to lay off 375 employees, which accounts for 5% of its overall workforce.

PayPal

Will eliminate up to 85 positions based in Ireland, as announced by the company.

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Reportedly, approximately 30 employees are being laid off in Israel as the company relocates positions to various regions to manage expenses.

C2FO

The company has reduced its workforce by 16 employees in the supplier resource management department, emphasising a shift towards automation.

Chegg

The online learning platform is decreasing its global workforce by 23% as part of a comprehensive restructuring initiative aimed at creating a more efficient operation.

StackPath

The firm is ceasing operations and liquidating all assets, with the count of affected employees yet to be disclosed.

Unit

The company is cutting its workforce by 15% as part of a strategy to “consider longer timeframes,” as stated in a blog update.

Loop

The organisation is implementing further downsizing measures, as co-CEO Carey Anne Nadeau informed on LinkedIn. The total number of employees affected remains unclear.

Care/of

The company plans to terminate the contracts of 143 employees by July 3 due to a “funding loss.” They will also stop accepting new orders. However, the company indicated they are “actively exploring options for the brand” and have no definitive updates to provide.

Running Tide

Following the raising of over $50 million since its inception in 2017, the company has shut down operations and laid off its remaining employees.

Satellogic

The company will be laying off 70 employees, which constitutes around 30% of its workforce, only three weeks after a previous round of layoffs that affected 34 employees.

ByteDance

The company is reducing approximately 450 positions within its Indonesian e-commerce division, representing 9% of that segment.

VRChat

About 30% of its total workforce has been eliminated, as confirmed in a statement by CEO Graham Gaylor.

Paytm

The organisation is reportedly undergoing significant layoffs throughout the company. The total number of affected employees is yet to be determined.

Kissflow

The company has reduced its workforce by approximately 45 positions as part of a restructuring initiative.

Copia Global

The organisation has terminated at least 1,060 employees just two weeks after the startup filed for administration.

Revel

The firm is laying off its over 1,000 drivers as it transitions to a gig economy model akin to those employed by Lyft and Uber.

Simpl

The company has terminated 30 employees in a recent round of layoffs, following another round where they let go of 160 individuals.

Oda

The company has confirmed the elimination of 150 positions as it significantly retracts its expansion plans, focusing solely on its operations in Norway and Sweden.

Pagaya

The organisation is laying off 100 workers, representing 20% of its workforce, in its latest downsizing measures.

MoonPay

Reports suggest the company is laying off 10% of its workforce, which equates to approximately 30 individuals.

Microsoft

Reports indicate that the company is reducing hundreds of positions within its Azure cloud services, though the precise number of layoffs remains unspecified.

OrCam

The company is moving forward with plans to lay off 100 employees, following a previous reduction of 50 workers.

Google

According to reports, the company is making significant global cuts across various Cloud teams, including those focused on sustainability, consulting, and partner engineering.

Tropic

The firm is reducing its workforce by 40 employees as part of an organisational restructuring, as shared by CEO David Campbell in a post on LinkedIn.

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May 2024

Gro Intelligence

Is ceasing operations following a significant reduction of 60% of its workforce in March to improve viability.

Jasper Health

Has implemented substantial workforce reductions, according to StartupSuperb. The engineering and product design sectors were hit hardest by the layoffs at the cancer care platform startup.

Cirium

Is eliminating 37 positions within FlightStats, the flight tracking startup acquired in 2016, as part of plans to streamline operations in India and the U.K.

Walnut

Is eliminating 15 positions in a recent round of layoffs, representing 20% of the total workforce at the Israeli startup.

Fisker

Has reduced its workforce by hundreds of employees in an effort to keep the electric vehicle startup operational. Sources have indicated that approximately 150 employees currently remain at the company.

Cue Health

Is ceasing operations and terminating the remainder of its workforce. Earlier this month, the COVID-19 testing firm laid off half of its staff to reduce expenses.

Foursquare

Has let go of 105 employees as part of an effort to “streamline” operations, as stated in a communication to employees from CEO Gary Little.

Lucid Motors

Is terminating approximately 400 staff members, which is about 6% of its workforce, as part of a restructuring initiative ahead of the debut of its first electric SUV later this year.

TikTok

Will reportedly make significant reductions to its global operations and marketing teams. The specific number of employees affected is yet to be determined.

Pixar

Is expected to cut 14% of its workforce, equating to 175 employees, as it refocuses its efforts from original Disney+ programming back to film production.

Replit

Has laid off 20% of its workforce as the coding startup pivots towards enterprise sales.

SeekOut

Has reduced approximately 30% of its total workforce. This recruiting startup, leveraging AI for candidate searches, was valued at over $1.2 billion in January 2022.

Gopuff

Has cut 6% of its workforce in a further series of layoffs as the rapid delivery service strives to achieve cash-flow positivity by the end of 2024.

Atmosphere

Plans to lay off 106 employees, as noted in a WARN notice submitted in Texas.

Mainvest

Has ceased operations. The number of employees affected remains unknown.

Indeed

Is reducing about 1,000 jobs, which impacts 8% of the overall employee base, as detailed in a letter from CEO Chris Hyams to staff.

Motional

Has cut roughly 40% of its employees, affecting about 550 staff members, according to sources close to StartupSuperb. The company’s chief operating officer, Abe Ghabra, has also exited the organisation.

Google

Is planning to eliminate 57 roles in San Francisco, as indicated by a WARN notice filed in California.

Vacasa

Is laying off 800 employees, representing 13% of its workforce, as part of a comprehensive restructuring initiative.

Brilliant

Informed The Verge it has terminated most of its workforce and has ceased selling its smart home controllers and light switches while seeking a buyer.

Enovix

Has made approximately 170 job cuts, affecting one third of its employee base, in an effort to reduce annual operating expenses.

Microsoft

Has closed Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, and other game studios as part of budget reductions at Bethesda. The number of employees impacted remains unclear.

Cue Health

Is terminating 230 positions, which represents about 49% of its workforce, as part of a cost-cutting strategy revealed in documents submitted to the U.S. SEC.

Luminar

Is decreasing its workforce by 20%, which will impact around 140 employees, and

workforce. The company outlined its decision to streamline operations and improve efficiency.

Sprinklr

The company confirmed to StartupSuperb that it has reduced its workforce by approximately 3%, affecting 116 employees. This reduction follows a previous layoff of around 4% of its staff over a year ago.

Peloton

The firm announced it is reducing its workforce by 15%, which translates to approximately 400 positions, as part of a strategy to cut costs. Additionally, the company’s CEO Barry McCarthy will be stepping down.

April 2024

Tesla

CEO Elon Musk informed executives via an overnight email that the company is significantly downsizing its charging team in a new layoff initiative.

Google

The tech giant has initiated layoffs across vital teams, including Flutter, Dart, and Python, with the exact number of employees affected still unclear.

Fisker

An internal communication revealed that the company is laying off additional staff to conserve cash, although the specific number of cuts remains undisclosed.

Getir

The company is ceasing operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe, which will result in at least 6,000 job losses in the affected markets.

Ola

About 180 positions are being eliminated as part of a drive for profitability. Furthermore, the chief executive Hemant Bakshi has been let go, according to sources familiar with the situation.

True Anomaly

The space and defence startup has laid off nearly 30 employees, representing about 25% of its total workforce, due to an overlap in roles and functions, as reported exclusively by StartupSuperb.

Expedia

Further job reductions at its Austin office are anticipated for the second time this year, as the company reviews its operational strategy.

Nike

The company plans to cut 740 positions at its Oregon headquarters this summer, as highlighted in a WARN Act notice.

Stability AI

Following the departure of former CEO Emad Mostaque, the company is reducing its workforce by 10%.

Google

As part of ongoing cost-cutting strategies, layoffs are taking place, but the total number of affected employees remains uncertain.

Rivian

The electric vehicle manufacturer is reducing its total workforce by 1%. This marks the second round of layoffs for Rivian this year.

Take-Two

The company announced it is laying off 5% of its workforce, affecting approximately 579 employees. This announcement also included the cancellation of several projects currently in development.

Tome

In its restructuring efforts, Tome is eliminating around 20% of its 59 employees.

Tesla

According to an internal email from CEO Elon Musk, the firm is planning to cut “more than 10%” of its global workforce, potentially affecting over 14,000 workers globally, as Tesla gears up for its next growth phase amid a challenging EV market.

Criteo

The global workforce is set to decrease by nearly 4%, impacting approximately 140 employees.

TikTok

The firm is laying off 250 employees in Ireland as it reorganises its Training and Quality team.

Hinge Health

As it prepares for an IPO, the company is cutting approximately 10% of its workforce, as reported exclusively by StartupSuperb, as part of its strategy to reach profitability.

Checkr

The background-screening platform has laid off 382 employees, which equates to 32% of its total workforce, according to exclusive information obtained by StartupSuperb. In April 2022, it was valued at $5 billion.

Bolt.Earth

The company reportedly made significant layoffs during a restructuring exercise, with the number of affected employees not yet confirmed, but sources revealed that it could range from 70 to 100 workers.

Apple

As part of its decision to terminate its electric car project, the company is laying off 614 employees in California, as indicated in a WARN notice.

Agility Robotics

The firm has laid off a “small number” of employees as it focuses on its commercialisation strategies.

Ghost Autonomy

Operations have been ceased, and the company, which was supported by OpenAI, employed around 100 staff members.

Whirlpool

The company is shutting down its Yummly app, which it acquired in 2017.

AWS

The organisation will eliminate hundreds of jobs across its Sales, Marketing, Global Services, and Physical Stores Technology teams.

Byju’s

The company is laying off approximately 500 employees, which amounts to 3% of its total workforce, as part of a restructuring initiative.

March 2024

Reliance

As the largest conglomerate in India, Reliance announced that it has laid off over 42,000 employees during its fiscal year ending in March. This substantial figure accounted for 11% of its workforce.

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workforce, and an additional 143,000 employees opted for “voluntary separations” during the same period.

ChowNow

Reduced its workforce by 20% following the acquisition of the point-of-sale platform Cuboh. In 2022, the company had previously laid off 100 individuals.

Nintendo of America

Is undergoing a restructuring of its testing department, primarily composed of contractors. A spokesperson from Nintendo informed Kotaku that these changes will conclude some assignments while creating new full-time positions.

Dell

Has reduced its global workforce by approximately 6,000 jobs, as detailed in a 10-K SEC filing. The filing indicates that the company eliminated 13,000 jobs over the past year.

Synctera

Confirmed staff reductions, with estimates from Fintech Business Weekly suggesting that 17 individuals, or roughly 15% of the workforce, were affected.

ShopBack

Is eliminating 195 roles as part of its strategy to enhance sustainability. CEO Henry Chan stated in a blog post that this decision impacts nearly a quarter of the company’s total workforce.

Airmeet

Reportedly cut 20% of its workforce in its second restructuring initiative within a year.

Chipper Cash

Undertook another round of layoffs affecting 20 employees, as CEO Ham Serunjogi mentioned in a blog post.

Textio

Has reportedly reduced its staff by 16% as part of a strategic initiative to enhance its Textio Lift product.

Stash

Is reportedly laying off around 25% of its workforce, with Axios reporting that approximately 80 individuals will be affected.

Phantom Auto

Is discontinuing operations following unsuccessful attempts to secure new funding, as reported by StartupSuperb. This remote driving startup, which had previously cut its workforce, employed just over 100 individuals.

IBM

Is allegedly reducing its marketing and communications personnel. The company had previously indicated plans to replace more than 8,000 jobs with AI technology.

Inscribe.ai

Has trimmed its workforce by just under 40%, amounting to dozens of employees, as confirmed to StartupSuperb.

Turnitin

Laid off approximately 15 employees earlier this year, following comments from CEO Chris Caren regarding the company’s capacity to reduce its workforce by 20% through AI integration.

Sorare

Laid off 13% of its New York office staff as the web3 fantasy sports platform prioritises its operations in Paris, according to sources familiar with the situation who spoke to StartupSuperb.

Melio

Is reducing about 7% of its workforce as part of its organisational restructuring efforts. The fintech unicorn last conducted layoffs in August 2022.

ONE

Is cutting approximately 13% of its workforce, affecting 40 employees. This marks the second wave of layoffs for the battery startup in recent months.

Project Ronin

Is closing down, as reported, leading to a “permanent mass layoff” that will impact around 150 employees.

February 2024

Fisker

Plans to cut 15% of its workforce, citing insufficient cash reserves to sustain operations for the upcoming 12 months.

EA

Cut 5% of its workforce, impacting 670 employees, as part of a pivot away from the “development of future licensed IP.”

Bumble

Is laying off approximately 350 employees, which amounts to 30% of its workforce.

Apple

Is expected to cut hundreds of employees involved in the company’s autonomous electric vehicle project following the cessation of this initiative, according to sources at StartupSuperb.

Sony

Is laying off 900 employees within its PlayStation division, impacting 8% of the unit’s workforce. Studios such as Insomniac Games, Naughty Dog, Guerrilla, and Firesprite will also be affected.

Expedia

Will reportedly eliminate 1,500 roles in 2024, mostly within its Product & Technology division, representing over 8% of the company’s workforce.

Finder

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The financial startup has reduced its workforce by approximately 60 employees, equating to 17% of its total staff. This marks the third significant round of layoffs within the past year.

Rivian

The company is implementing a layoff of 10% of its salaried team in an effort to reduce costs as the electric vehicle market continues to face significant challenges.

Meati Foods

The company will dismiss 13% of its personnel to establish a “financially sustainable business,” as specified by CEO Phil Graves in an exclusive conversation with StartupSuperb.

Cisco

The organisation has declared plans to reduce its staff by 5%, which will affect over 4,000 employees.

Toast

The firm plans to lay off approximately 550 workers as part of its strategy to enhance “operating expense efficiency.”

Instacart

In a filing with the SEC, the company confirmed it will terminate around 250 employees as a portion of its restructuring initiative.

Mozilla

According to information obtained by StartupSuperb, the company is reducing its investments in various products, leading to layoffs that will impact around 60 employees.

Grammarly

The firm is dismissing 230 staff members globally as part of its strategy to focus on “the AI-enabled workplace of the future.”

Getaround

The company is reducing its North American workforce by 30% as part of a broader restructuring effort.

Amazon

The organisation is reportedly cutting jobs within its healthcare sectors, One Medical and Amazon Pharmacy. The exact number of affected roles remains uncertain.

DocuSign

The firm has announced intentions to eliminate 6% of its global workforce, primarily affecting the sales and marketing departments.

Snap

The company has revealed that it will reduce 10% of its workforce, impacting over 500 employees, in a move to “streamline management.”

Polygon Labs

The company has dismissed 60 employees, approximately 19% of its workforce, as announced by CEO Marc Boiron in a blog update.

Okta

The firm plans to lay off around 400 employees. This action follows last year’s announcement that approximately 300 employees would also be let go.

January 2024

Thinx

The company will dismiss 95 workers in New York City, as per a filing with the New York Department of Labor.

Proofpoint

The firm is laying off approximately 6% of its global workforce, equivalent to 280 employees, which has been confirmed to StartupSuperb.

Wattpad

The company executed another round of layoffs earlier this month, resulting in roughly 15% of its workforce being affected, as reported by a source familiar with the matter.

Block

The organisation is reportedly letting go of around 1,000 staff members across its Cash App, foundational, and Square divisions.

PayPal

The company has reportedly initiated layoffs across its operations. While the total number of impacted individuals is unclear, sources suggest it may be in the “thousands.”

Aurora Solar

The company has reduced its workforce by 20%, approximately 200 individuals, as confirmed by StartupSuperb. This reduction occurs despite the solar industry’s record growth last year.

iRobot

The firm is laying off 350 employees, representing one-third of its workforce, after the failed acquisition bid by Amazon for the Roomba manufacturer. Longtime CEO Colin Angle has also resigned from his position.

Salesforce

The organisation is reportedly reducing its staff by 700 employees, or approximately 1% of its total workforce. This follows a significant downsizing of 10% that occurred in 2023.

Flexport

The company is reportedly planning to cut around 20% of its workforce in the coming weeks. Similar layoffs were announced in October when the founder, Ryan Petersen, returned as CEO and implemented a 20% workforce reduction.

Microsoft

The firm is laying off 1,900 employees across its gaming divisions as a result of its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Blizzard president Mike Ybarra has also confirmed his resignation.

Swiggy

The company is cutting about 400 jobs, amounting to 7% of its workforce, as it seeks to improve its financial standing ahead of a planned IPO later in the year.

Aurora

The company has laid off several employees, as informed by sources familiar with the decision. The autonomous vehicle technology firm confirmed that approximately 3% of its workforce has been affected.

eBay

The company will reduce its workforce by 9%, impacting around 1,000 full-time staff. Furthermore, in a blog announcement, it revealed plans to also cut contractor positions in the months ahead.

SAP

The company announced it is considering offering voluntary buyouts or job changes to 8,000 employees amid ongoing restructuring efforts.

Brex

The company has reduced its workforce by 20%, resulting in the loss of 282 positions. In a blog post, Co-CEO Pedro Franceschi emphasised the shift towards prioritising “long-term thinking and ownership” over immediate financial rewards in the company’s compensation structure.

TikTok

The platform has reduced its staff size by approximately 60 in various locations across the U.S., including Los Angeles, New York, and Austin, alongside layoffs in other markets. Reports from NPR indicate that the roles lost are primarily in sales and advertising.

Vroom

The company is terminating 90% of its workforce as it closes its online used car marketplace. Resources will be redirected towards two new business units: one concentrating on auto financing and the other dedicated to AI-based analytics.

Riot Games

The gaming company is reducing its workforce by 11%, impacting approximately 530 employees, to concentrate on “fewer, high-impact projects.” The makers of League of Legends are also disbanding their publishing division, Riot Forge, which has been operational for five years.

Wayfair

The home goods retailer is eliminating 13% of its global workforce, which equates to 1,650 employees, as part of a restructuring strategy aimed at reducing management layers.

YouTube

The platform will be reducing its workforce by 100 employees, confirmed a spokesperson to StartupSuperb. This decision is part of a restructuring effort within its creator management and operations teams.

Google

The tech giant is laying off hundreds of employees from its advertising sales division, as indicated in a leaked memo. These layoffs follow a previous wave of cuts across its hardware teams, with further layoffs anticipated throughout the year, as communicated by CEO Sundar Pichai in a memo shared with the company.

Lost Boys Interactive

Reports indicate that the studio laid off a significant number of employees on January 12. This game development studio was acquired by Gearbox, known for Borderlands, in 2022.

Pixar

Plans are in motion for layoffs in 2024, as StartupSuperb has learned, potentially affecting up to 20% of the animation studio’s workforce of 1,300 individuals. The reductions follow Disney’s initiative to decrease the studio’s output amid ongoing challenges in achieving streaming profitability.

Audible

The audio content platform is planning to lay off 5% of its workforce in response to an “increasingly challenging landscape,” as revealed in a leaked memo obtained by Business Insider.

Discord

The communication service is laying off 17% of its workforce, impacting 170 employees. According to an internal memo acquired by the Verge, CEO Jason Citron attributed these cuts to the company’s rapid growth.

Google

The company confirmed layoffs of hundreds of employees across its Google Assistant division and the teams managing Pixel, Nest, and Fitbit hardware. It has also been confirmed that Fitbit co-founders James Park and Eric Friedman are departing the company.

Amazon

The retail giant is laying off “several hundreds” of employees at Prime Video and MGM Studios, as stated in a memo revealed by StartupSuperb. These cuts quickly follow the 500 layoffs at Amazon’s Twitch.

Twitch

The streaming platform is reportedly letting go of 500 employees, which constitutes 35% of its current workforce, amid ongoing challenges to achieve profitability against rising costs and community pushback. This latest round of layoffs occurs after significant job cuts last year.

Treasure Financial

The company confirmed to TechCrunch that layoffs conducted in December impacted 14 employees, which accounts for 60% to 70% of its workforce, according to various sources.

Duolingo

The language education platform has confirmed a 10% reduction in its contractor workforce at the end of 2023, as it embraces AI technology to enhance content production and translations that were previously done by human staff.

Rent the Runway

The company is preparing to cut approximately 10% of corporate roles as it navigates a restructuring plan following the announcement of Anushka Salinas’ imminent resignation as operating chief and president by the end of January.

Unity

The video game engine developer is reducing its workforce by about 25%, equating to 1,800 employees. This action follows three previous rounds of layoffs in 2023.

Pitch

The German startup, known for its collaborative presentation software, has laid off two-thirds of its employees as it seeks to explore “a completely different path.” CEO and co-founder Christian Reber has also resigned from his position.

BenchSci

The AI and biomedical startup reportedly eliminated 17% of its workforce on January 8, citing shifts in the economic environment in a LinkedIn post announcing the layoffs.

Flexe

The online retail logistics company eliminated 38% of its workforce on January 8, following a prior round of layoffs conducted in September 2023.

NuScale

On January 8, the company announced it will be implementing layoffs.28% of its workforce, which amounts to 154 employees, as the small modular nuclear reactor firm redirects its attention towards “key strategic priorities.”

Trigo

Is reported to be laying off 15% of its team, particularly those engaged in computer vision solutions for retailers.

InVision

Will be ceasing operations at the close of 2024, ending a 12-year journey. The design collaboration startup was previously valued at almost $2 billion.

VideoAmp

Is implementing layoffs affecting approximately 20% of its staff as it strives to compete with Nielsen in the media measurement field. CEO Ross McCray resigned from his role within the company.

Orca Security

Is laying off approximately 15% of its workforce, which equates to 60 employees. The unicorn venture based in Israel is said to be considering relocating some affected staff to different roles within the organisation.

Frontdesk

Has terminated its entire 200-person workforce as of January 2, following unsuccessful attempts to secure additional funding, as reported exclusively by StartupSuperb. This extensive layoff came just seven months after the startup acquired competitor Zencity.