Layoffs in United States

Peloton laid off 2,800 employees representing approximately 20% of its workforce on 2022-02-08.

Proptech startup Rhino, which offers an alternative to security deposits for renters, laid off 57 employees on February 4, 2022, representing over 20% of its staff. This reduction leaves the company with 198 employees. The New York-based firm, founded in 2017, cited market volatility and a strategic push to reach profitability faster as key reasons for the cuts. The layoffs occurred just a year after Rhino raised $95 million in a pre-IPO round, highlighting the pressure on proptech startups to adapt to a challenging macroeconomic climate. While many affected were recent hires, the company continues to recruit for key technology roles.

Gopuff, the rapid-delivery startup, has laid off approximately 100 employees from its warehouse and operations teams as part of a restructuring effort. This reduction affects about 1% of its total workforce of 10,000. The company also paused several plans to open new U.S. warehouses. These cost-cutting measures, implemented in late January 2022, are aimed at streamlining operations ahead of a potential IPO later in the year. The layoffs primarily targeted district managers and related support teams, shifting Gopuff's model toward a more tech-driven approach similar to Amazon's, as the company reevaluates its expansion strategy in the competitive on-demand delivery industry.

On January 26, 2022, beauty brand Glossier laid off 80 corporate employees, representing about one-third of its corporate workforce, with the cuts primarily impacting its technology team. The company, which operates primarily as a direct-to-consumer e-commerce business in the beauty industry, cited a strategic shift to rely more on external technology partners rather than maintaining certain platforms internally. Founder Emily Weiss acknowledged in an internal email that the company had over-hired and become distracted by projects outside its core beauty focus. This move came despite Glossier's frequent emphasis on its tech-driven approach and followed a previous round of layoffs in 2020 when it closed all physical stores. The company, valued at $1.8 billion, continues to generate most of its revenue online.

Root Insurance laid off 330 employees on 2022-01-20.

Spin, the e-scooter-sharing startup owned by Ford, is laying off a quarter of its workforce as part of a major restructuring to pursue profitability. The company is exiting nearly all open permit markets globally, where multiple operators compete without fleet caps, citing an unsustainable "race to the bottom" on pricing and an inability to maintain service quality. This shift will involve winding down operations in several U.S. markets and entirely in Germany, Portugal, and Spain by around February 22nd. Moving forward, Spin will concentrate on limited vendor markets in the U.S., Canada, and the UK, where cities select partners through procurement processes—a model that reportedly doubles its revenue. The layoffs, while unspecified in exact numbers, reflect the company's strategic pivot away from highly competitive open markets.

iFit on 2021-12-08.

BitTitan, a Bellevue-based cloud and data services startup, is laying off 70 employees in January following its recent acquisition by Texas software company Idera. These cuts represent about 27% of its workforce, which stood at 257 employees at the time of the acquisition. The layoffs, disclosed through a state regulatory notice, are part of the post-acquisition restructuring. Founded in 2007, BitTitan operates in the competitive cloud services industry and had raised significant funding prior to the takeover by Idera, a larger software firm backed by private equity.

Zillow laid off 2,000 employees representing approximately 25% of its workforce on 2021-11-02.

Ozy Media representing approximately 100% of its workforce on 2021-10-01.

Zymergen laid off 120 employees on 2021-09-23.

In 2021, Imperfect Foods, a grocery-delivery e-commerce company that had expanded rapidly during the pandemic, underwent significant restructuring, including multiple rounds of layoffs affecting employees across nearly all ranks. The layoffs occurred in waves throughout the year, driven by a slowdown in sales as consumer demand waned post-pandemic, with many customers returning to in-store shopping. The company also saw a major leadership shakeup, with half of its C-suite departing, including CEO Philip Behn, who was pushed out in June. These changes were attributed to overestimated revenue projections following the pandemic boom and a challenging adjustment to shifting market conditions.

Genius on 2021-09-15.

In September 2021, mattress startup Casper conducted a round of layoffs impacting dozens of employees, including three C-level executives: the Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Operating Officer. The cuts largely affected retail and operations teams, signaling a broader restructuring effort aimed at reducing operating costs and focusing on North American operations to achieve profitability. This followed a previous workforce reduction of 21% over a year earlier when Casper shut down its European operations. The layoffs were communicated to employees on September 14, 2021, with those affected offered severance packages.

Treehouse laid off 41 employees representing approximately 90% of its workforce on 2021-09-14.

Cybersecurity firm Tanium, valued at $9 billion, laid off between 15 and 20 employees last week, primarily from its marketing department. This represents roughly 10% of its 200-person marketing unit and a small fraction of its total workforce of about 2,000. The cuts, which included nearly all senior product marketers and some partner sales staff, follow the recent resignation of Chief Marketing Officer Chris Pick—the fourth CMO to leave the company since 2016. This move is part of broader organizational shifts, including the earlier disbanding of its customer success team, as the company undergoes a readiness assessment under a new CFO in preparation for a potential IPO.

In August 2021, Flockjay, a Y Combinator-backed startup in the edtech and bootcamp industry, laid off at least half of its workforce, impacting 30 to 45 employees out of an estimated total of 60 to 90 full-time staff. The layoffs affected all nontechnical teams, including admissions, business operations, partnerships, recruiting, and marketing. This drastic reduction came as the company pivoted from its core 10-week sales training bootcamp model to focus on developing a B2B SaaS platform aimed at sales operations and efficiency. The shift was driven by a strategic move to pursue more predictable revenue streams and scalable support for alumni and sales organizations, leading to the difficult decision to run its bootcamp classes in a limited capacity while building the new platform.

Katerra, a SoftBank-backed construction startup once valued at $4 billion, is shutting down and laying off thousands of employees. The company, which had around 2,434 employees according to its LinkedIn page, struggled with project delays, cost overruns, and financial difficulties exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic and rising labor costs. Despite previous layoffs and a $200 million bailout from SoftBank last year, Katerra failed to stabilize, leading to its closure in June 2021. The company, which aimed to revolutionize the global construction industry, also faced an SEC investigation into its accounting practices before its collapse.

Digital comics startup Madefire is shutting down in April 2021 after entering an assignment for the benefit of creditors, a state-level insolvency proceeding. The company, which launched in 2012 and raised funding, had developed "Motion Books" for platforms like iPad, enlisting notable artists. As a result, all publishing and sales have ceased, affecting partner apps like Archie Comics, and users are urged to download purchased content. The closure marks the end of its effort to reinvent comics for digital formats amid industry shifts.

Lambda School laid off 65 employees on 2021-04-29.

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New Relic, a publicly traded cloud monitoring software company, announced plans in April 2021 to lay off approximately 160 employees, representing 7% of its workforce. This restructuring was driven by a strategic shift to a new consumption-based pricing model, moving away from traditional subscriptions. The company stated this model aims to lower customer costs and encourage broader product adoption, leading to a more efficient go-to-market operation that requires less investment. As a result of the layoffs, New Relic expected to incur charges between $13 million and $16 million, with plans to reallocate some spending toward increased research and development to support its new business focus.

Medium, the online publishing platform, announced a strategic shift in its editorial approach on March 23, 2021, which included offering a voluntary buyout to its editorial staff. While the exact number of employees who accepted the buyout was not publicly disclosed, the company's editorial team had grown to approximately 80 people by the end of 2019. This restructuring reflects Medium's ongoing efforts to refine its business model and integrate professional editorial content with its open platform, moving away from replicating traditional publishing. The changes were communicated by CEO Ev Williams, citing the need to adapt their strategy after rapidly scaling their in-house publications like OneZero and Elemental. The company operates in the digital media and technology industry.

BuzzFeed laid off 47 U.S. employees at HuffPost, including eight managers, as part of a restructuring effort announced in March 2021, shortly after acquiring the news outlet from Verizon Media. The layoffs, which affected nearly 30% of the unionized editorial unit, were aimed at stemming HuffPost's $20 million losses in 2020 and fast-tracking its path to profitability. This move occurred amid a grim year for the media industry, exacerbated by the pandemic and shifts in digital advertising. Additionally, HuffPost Canada was shuttered, and top editors departed, as BuzzFeed sought to refocus HuffPost on politics, breaking news, and revenue-generating content while maintaining its digital presence.

In March 2021, data management startup Clumio conducted a round of layoffs, reportedly affecting two-thirds of its sales team, as part of a strategic shift to focus exclusively on public cloud backup. The company, operating in the competitive SaaS data protection industry, is rebalancing its business to simplify data protection in the public cloud, moving away from its previous coverage of both private and public cloud applications. CEO Poojan Kumar stated the decision was necessary to tighten areas no longer aligned with the company's strategic focus, ensuring long-term customer service in a market contested by several strong suppliers.

Chinese drone giant DJI has laid off an unspecified number of employees at its Palo Alto, California research and development office, citing evolving company needs as the reason. The layoffs, which occurred last week, affect a portion of its global workforce of over 14,000. This move is part of a broader restructuring of DJI's U.S. operations, which has also seen high-profile executive departures. The changes may stem from corporate maturation, pandemic effects, or ongoing pressure from the U.S. government, which has encouraged agencies to avoid Chinese-made technology. Despite this turbulence, DJI maintains its dominant worldwide market share in the drone industry.

Online clothing reseller ThredUp is laying off 243 employees as it closes its distribution center in Vernon Hills, Illinois, effective March 19, 2021. The company, which operates in the e-commerce and secondhand fashion industry, is consolidating operations into more scalable and cost-efficient facilities in Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Arizona. While the exact total employee count isn't specified, the layoffs are part of a strategic shift following pandemic-related sales fluctuations and ahead of a planned initial public offering. ThredUp is offering affected workers relocation support, severance, and job placement assistance.

Indigo laid off 80 employees on 2021-02-09.

In late January 2021, Shutterfly announced a significant staff reduction affecting nearly 800 employees. The layoffs primarily impacted the Lifetouch National School Studios division, with 700 positions cut in the U.S. and 30 in Canada, while the core Shutterfly business eliminated 90 roles. The company cited declining sales and the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as key reasons, noting that the health crisis particularly affected the Lifetouch studio and school photography business. This restructuring, which also consolidated operational territories, followed Shutterfly's acquisition of Lifetouch in 2018 and its subsequent transition to private ownership under Apollo Global Management.

Postmates laid off 180 employees representing approximately 15% of its workforce on 2021-01-23.

Instacart laid off 1,877 employees on 2021-01-21.

Dropbox is reducing its global workforce by approximately 11%, which translates to about 315 employees being laid off. The announcement was made by CEO Drew Houston in an employee memo on Wednesday, citing the need to create a healthy and thriving business for the future. The company aims to refocus on key priorities such as evolving its core experience, investing in new products, and driving operational excellence. This restructuring follows Dropbox's shift to a permanent remote work policy, which has reduced the need for in-office resources. Additionally, Chief Operating Officer Olivia Nottebohm will be leaving the company on February 5.

Aura Financial, a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and fintech innovator focused on serving underbanked communities, has closed its doors after eight years of operation. Founded in 2012 to provide economic justice and financial tools to minorities, Latinos, and low-income families, the company cited the broader impacts of the pandemic, recent legislation, and challenging economic conditions as contributing factors to its shutdown. While the exact number of layoffs was not specified, the closure resulted in the loss of all positions at the company. Aura had facilitated nearly $700 million in responsible loans to over 350,000 customers, helping many improve their credit scores and avoid predatory lenders. The closure marks the end of its mission to expand financial inclusivity through technology and community-focused lending.

Simple representing approximately 100% of its workforce on 2021-01-07.

Pulse Secure laid off 78 employees on 2020-12-23.

Actifio laid off 54 employees on 2020-12-16.

In November 2020, short-term rental startup Domio shut down and began selling its assets after failing to secure $10 million in additional capital. The company laid off the majority of its staff earlier that month, though the exact number of employees affected was not specified. Founded in 2016, Domio operated in the competitive short-term rental industry but faced significant challenges, including scrutiny over renting apartments under pseudonyms on Airbnb, which led to the suspension of its accounts. The co-founders had resigned in late September, and the company's closure marked the end of its operations amid financial struggles in the hospitality and real estate sectors.

Tidepool, a nonprofit organization in the diabetes technology industry, has undergone a layoff affecting an unspecified number of employees. The announcement was made via a LinkedIn post, with the company expressing gratitude for the team's contributions and acknowledging the challenging circumstances. While exact figures regarding the total workforce, percentage impacted, and specific reasons are not detailed in the provided content, the supportive comments from the community highlight the value of the team's work in advancing diabetes care. The layoff appears to have occurred around late 2020 or early 2021, as comments reference hopes for better news in 2021.

In November 2020, Seattle-based data management startup Igneous laid off an unspecified number of employees, attributing the cuts to a difficult economic environment. The company, which specializes in petabyte-scale unstructured data management as a service, had an estimated workforce of 51 to 200 people at the time, with some reports suggesting around 75 employees. Founded in 2013 and having raised $66.7 million in venture funding, Igneous cited ongoing economic challenges as the reason for the staff reduction while emphasizing its continued commitment to serving customers and partners.

Scoop, a San Francisco-based startup that provides carpooling solutions for commuters, has laid off over 40 employees in a recent round of job cuts. This follows a previous layoff of 92 employees in April, when the company cited significantly reduced demand due to widespread office closures. The latest reductions come as the company continues to navigate challenges in the transportation and tech industry, adjusting its workforce amid ongoing shifts in commuting patterns.

Bridge Connector laid off 154 employees representing approximately 100% of its workforce on 2020-11-17.

Worksmith laid off 30 employees representing approximately 50% of its workforce on 2020-11-09.

Rubica representing approximately 100% of its workforce on 2020-11-05.

Walmart has ended its contract with Bossa Nova Robotics, effectively halting the use of around 500 inventory-scanning robots across its more than 4,700 stores. The decision, reported in late 2020, came as the retail giant found that human employees, using simpler and more cost-effective methods, could perform the shelf-monitoring tasks just as effectively. This shift was partly driven by concerns over customer reactions to the robots and a focus on practical solutions to maintain in-stock levels, a persistent challenge amid surging pandemic-driven sales. While moving away from these robots, Walmart continues to invest in other technology experiments, including designated e-commerce lab stores.

LivePerson, an AI-powered customer messaging company, is laying off 30 employees in Israel as part of a cooperation agreement with Indian IT firm Infosys, signed in early November 2020. This reduction affects about 8.6% of its 350-person workforce in Israel. While the partnership aims to accelerate growth and meet rising demand for digital solutions, particularly during the social distancing era, it also involves shifting 30 employees to Infosys and relocating 10 others internally. The layoffs coincide with a challenging quarter where remote work trends contributed to a $24 million revenue decline, despite the company's overall stock performance. LivePerson continues hiring in other areas despite this downsizing.

Flexible office provider Knotel laid off approximately 20 employees on October 29, 2020, reducing its headcount to just over 250 staff. This cut, representing around 7-8% of its workforce, was driven by a slower-than-expected recovery in office demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. CEO Amol Sarva acknowledged that anticipated market improvements had not materialized, leading to high vacancies in the company's portfolio. As part of its restructuring, Knotel is continuing to reduce its office footprint in an effort to reach profitability by the end of the first quarter of 2021. The company, which achieved unicorn status in 2019, operates in the competitive flex-space industry and had been seeking to raise up to $100 million in funding amid significant financial challenges.

Remedy laid off 82 employees on 2020-10-29.

Cheetah, a San Francisco-based startup that supplies groceries and restaurants, laid off 26 employees last month, though the exact number and percentage remain undisclosed. The company, which had recently pivoted to consumer grocery delivery after raising $36 million in April, cited the severe impact of COVID-19 on the restaurant industry as the reason for the cuts. Affecting multiple departments across the U.S. and Israel, the layoffs were not publicly announced but were acknowledged through a talent directory aimed at helping displaced workers find new opportunities.

CodeCombat, a Y Combinator-backed educational gaming company that teaches coding through interactive play, has laid off 8 employees, as confirmed by its CEO. The cuts, which represent a significant portion of the small team, specifically affected 7 salespeople and 1 product manager across the United States. The company, which has raised $8.6 million in funding, cited restructuring needs and prepared a talent directory to assist the departing employees in finding new opportunities. This move reflects ongoing adjustments in the edtech and gaming sectors, even among established startups.

Quibi, the short-form video streaming startup, laid off approximately 150 employees, representing its entire workforce, following its shutdown in early October 2020. The company, which had raised $1 billion from investors, launched six months earlier with high-profile leadership but failed to gain significant traction, attracting only around 500,000 subscribers against a target of 7 million. Operating in the streaming media industry, Quibi aimed to revolutionize mobile viewing with quick episodes but ultimately closed due to poor market adoption, affecting all departments primarily based in Los Angeles.