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Sandbox VR Layoffs

May 2020

Sandbox VR announced a layoff affecting 80 employees (80% of its workforce) in May 2020. The company operates in the Consumer sector.

Share:
People Affected

80

Percentage

80%

Announced Date

May 1, 2020

Company Information

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

About

Sandbox VR, a virtual reality startup, conducted significant layoffs last week, reportedly cutting 80% of its staff. This reduction left the company with a skeleton crew of around 20 employees. The layoffs notably included the entire engineering team, and the CEO announced he was laying himself off as well. The company, which operates in the VR entertainment industry, has faced challenges amid broader economic pressures affecting tech startups.

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