Lusha

Israeli sales-tech startup Lusha has laid off 8% of its workforce, affecting approximately 24 employees, as part of an organizational restructuring announced in December 2025. The company, which employs about 300 people, stated the move is a strategic reallocation of resources to sharpen its focus on core growth engines and adapt its product to future market needs, rather than a broad cost-cutting measure. Operating in the business intelligence and sales technology industry, Lusha emphasized it will continue hiring for key roles while navigating current market challenges to maintain its leadership position.

Israeli unicorn Lusha, a cloud-based sales intelligence platform, laid off 30 employees in July 2022, representing 10% of its total workforce across all departments. The company, which achieved a $1.5 billion valuation eight months prior after raising $205 million, cited the economic slowdown and market conditions as reasons for the restructuring. This move aimed to ensure long-term success and control cash flow following a period of rapid growth. Founded in 2016, Lusha serves sales professionals with contact and company data. The layoffs occurred amidst a lawsuit from previous investors and marked a shift from its bootstrapped origins to navigating the pressures of its unicorn status.