Bending Spoons laid off almost everybody at Vimeo yesterday
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Vimeo is cutting a large portion of its global workforce following its acquisition by Bending Spoons, a deal valued at roughly $1.38 billion. The layoffs have reduced the staff dramatically, leaving fewer than 15 engineers and representing the second round of cuts since September 2025. The company is undergoing a significant restructuring after the buyout.
Written from all 4 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- Hacker News·Bending Spoons laid off almost everybody at Vimeo yesterday
Bending Spoons laid off nearly its entire staff at Vimeo. Less than 15 people remain in engineering. The company has been significantly downsized.
- TechMeme·Layoffs hit Vimeo for the second time since September 2025, when it laid off 10% of its workforce; Bending Spoons acquired Vimeo for around $1.38B in November (Business Insider)
Vimeo is laying off staffers globally. The job cuts come after Bending Spoons acquired Vimeo for $1.38B. This is Vimeo's second round of layoffs since September 2025.
- The Verge·Vimeo lays off ‘large portion’ of staff after Bending Spoons buyout
Vimeo is laying off a large portion of its staff globally. The layoffs occur after the company's buyout by Bending Spoons. Former employees confirm the significant impact, with one stating almost the entire video team was let go.
- TechCrunch·Vimeo starts layoffs after acquisition by Bending Spoons
Vimeo is laying off global staff after its $1.38B acquisition by Bending Spoons. The company is restructuring following the purchase. Vimeo's workforce is being reduced.
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