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Kickstarter Layoffs

May 2020

Kickstarter announced a layoff affecting 25 employees (18% of its workforce) in May 2020. The company operates in the Finance sector.

Share:
People Affected

25

Percentage

18%

Announced Date

May 13, 2020

Company Information

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

About

Kickstarter, the crowdfunding platform, significantly reduced its workforce in May 2020, cutting nearly 40 percent of its staff. This reduction included 25 layoffs, representing about 18 percent of employees, plus an additional 30 employees who accepted voluntary buyout packages. The company cited the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, noting a 35 percent drop in new projects on its platform with no immediate recovery in sight. As a public benefit corporation in the tech and crowdfunding industry, Kickstarter implemented these measures to navigate the financial challenges of the time.

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