Hailo, an Israeli AI chip unicorn startup, is laying off just under 30 employees, which represents slightly less than 10% of its workforce of over 300 people. The layoffs, announced in early January 2026, are part of a strategic shift as the company refocuses its priorities toward the rapidly growing fields of robotics and Physical AI. This move comes as Hailo, which has raised $344 million and is preparing for a new significant funding round, reallocates resources away from areas with slower AI adoption to concentrate on sectors where customer uptake is accelerating.
