After $1.38 Billion Cash Deal, Bending Spoons Slashes Vimeo Workforce
Vimeo faces massive layoffs following its $1.38 billion acquisition by Bending Spoons. Discover how this restructuring impacts Vimeo's AI-focused future and the broader tech M&A market.
Handshakes have turned into pink slips. Vimeo, the long-standing video-hosting platform, is laying off a significant portion of its global staff. This move comes just months after its $1.38 billion all-cash acquisition by the Italian tech conglomerate Bending Spoons in 2025.
The Impact of the Vimeo Layoffs and Bending Spoons Strategy
While Bending Spoons confirmed the layoffs to Business Insider, they haven't disclosed exact figures. However, reports from The Verge suggest the cuts will impact a large portion of the workforce. A former VP at Vimeo shared on LinkedIn that he and many others were caught in the wave of terminations.
- Bending Spoons has a history of acquiring established brands like Evernote and WeTransfer.
- The firm typically implements aggressive restructuring to maximize profitability.
Survival Through AI Innovation
Founded in 2004, Vimeo has long lived in the shadow of YouTube. To pivot, the company began integrating AI-powered tools into its workflow. In 2023, it launched AI script-writing features, and just last October, it expanded its creator suite to bridge filmmaking with AI automation.
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