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Andela Layoffs

May 2020

Andela announced a layoff affecting 135 employees (10% of its workforce) in May 2020. The company operates in the Recruiting sector.

Share:
People Affected

135

Percentage

10%

Announced Date

May 5, 2020

Company Information

Industry
Recruiting
Country
US
Region
New York City
Last Updated: Apr 18, 2026

About

In May, Africa-focused tech startup Andela laid off 135 employees, impacting multiple departments across its offices in Nairobi, Lagos, Kigali, Kampala, and New York City. The company, which provides engineering as a service, cited a decline in customers due to the economic downturn as the primary reason. This workforce reduction, which included 59 engineers and 30 non-engineers, coincides with a strategic shift from a talent accelerator model to a talent outsourcing firm. The layoffs affected a significant portion of its team, with most impacted employees based in Africa.

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