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Vimeo Faces Major Layoffs Post $1.38 Billion Acquisition

1/23/2026

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Vimeo is laying off a significant portion of its global workforce after its acquisition by Italian tech company Bending Spoons for $1.38 billion, marking a second round of layoffs in under six months.
Bending Spoons confirmed the layoffs, but the exact number of affected employees remains unclear.
Former Vimeo staff, including the ex-VP of Global Brand and Creative, say many employees, including entire teams, have been impacted.

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Vimeo is laying off a significant portion of its global workforce after its acquisition by Italian tech company Bending Spoons for $1.38 billion, marking a second round of layoffs in under six months.
Bending Spoons confirmed the layoffs, but the exact number of affected employees remains unclear.
Former Vimeo staff, including the ex-VP of Global Brand and Creative, say many employees, including entire teams, have been impacted.