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PayJoy Layoffs

April 2020

PayJoy announced a layoff affecting 27 employees (25% of its workforce) in April 2020. The company operates in the Finance sector.

Share:
People Affected

27

Percentage

25%

Announced Date

Apr 28, 2020

Company Information

Industry
Finance
Country
US
Region
SF Bay Area
Last Updated: Apr 18, 2026

About

PayJoy, a San Francisco-based lending startup that helps customers without bank accounts or credit histories purchase smartphones on installment plans, laid off 23 employees, representing 25% of its workforce, on April 28. The company, which has raised $71 million in funding, cited the economic uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason, expecting a significant impact on revenue and fundraising despite a strong first quarter. The layoffs, affecting all departments including engineering, were intended to extend the company's financial buffer, with affected employees' last day set for June 30.

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