Healthtech startup MediBuddy, backed by Lightrock India, laid off approximately 200 employees earlier this week as part of a restructuring exercise. This represents about 8% of its workforce, which totaled over 2,400 employees prior to the cuts. The layoffs, impacting all departments but heaviest in tech, product, sales, and operations, aim to eliminate role redundancies and realign business goals for long-term stability. The Bengaluru-based company, which recently completed its merger with DocsApp, cited the need for this one-time restructuring despite the short-term difficulty. MediBuddy is providing outplacement assistance and extended health benefits to affected staff. The layoffs occur amid significant financial pressures, with the company's losses having soared in recent fiscal years.
