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Veriff Layoffs

May 2020

Veriff announced a layoff affecting 63 employees (21% of its workforce) in May 2020. The company operates in the Security sector.

Share:
People Affected

63

Percentage

21%

Announced Date

May 4, 2020

Company Information

Industry
Security
Country
EE
Region
Tallinn, Non-U.S.
Last Updated: Apr 18, 2026

About

Veriff, an Estonian secure identification verification startup, is laying off 63 employees, a surprising move given the company's recent growth during the pandemic. Founder Kaarel Kotkas explained that while demand surged in the U.S. and Europe, manual verification processes in markets like Africa collapsed, affecting over 100 staff in that sector. The layoffs come as Veriff, which expanded from 20 to over 300 employees last year, aims to achieve profitability. The announcement was made in April 2020, amid the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

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