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Vimeo Hit by Massive Layoffs Post Bending Spoons Acquisition

Vimeo, once a creative haven for video hosting, has laid off most of its staff following its acquisition by Bending Spoons, a Milan-based tech holding company. This marks a significant shift for the platform as Bending Spoons follows its pattern of aggressive post-acquisition layoffs—raising questions about Vimeo’s future and the impact on its remaining operations.

Jan 24

Vimeo Hit by Massive Layoffs Post Bending Spoons Acquisition

Vimeo's Second Wave of Layoffs Post-Bending Spoons Acquisition Raises Eyebrows

Just months after its acquisition by Bending Spoons for $1.38 billion, Vimeo has initiated significant global layoffs. The cuts, marking Vimeo's second round since September 2025, are part of Bending Spoons' aggressive cost-cutting strategy post-acquisition. This move has left a substantial portion of Vimeo's workforce, including nearly all employees in Israel, jobless. The layoffs coincide with broader industry trends like AI adoption and economic caution, sparking comparisons with similar tech-sector cutbacks at giants like Meta and TikTok in 2026.

Jan 23

Vimeo's Second Wave of Layoffs Post-Bending Spoons Acquisition Raises Eyebrows

Vimeo Slashes Workforce Globally Following $1.38 Billion Bending Spoons Acquisition

Vimeo has announced widespread layoffs across its global teams shortly after its substantial acquisition by Milan-based Bending Spoons for $1.38 billion. This marks the second significant workforce reduction since September 2025. The layoffs are part of an aggressive post-acquisition strategy by Bending Spoons, which involves dismantling Vimeo’s Israeli development center and reflects a broader pattern of deep cuts at previous acquisitions like WeTransfer.

Jan 22

Vimeo Slashes Workforce Globally Following $1.38 Billion Bending Spoons Acquisition

WeTransfer's Free Plan Drastically Shrinks: Now Capped at 10 Transfers per Month

WeTransfer has made a bold move by limiting its free users to only 10 transfers per month, while simultaneously upping the file size limit from 2GB to 3GB. This update introduces features such as unlimited portals for collaboration and password protection on every transfer, albeit pushing more users towards their newly structured paid plans. With transfer limits now stricter than peers like Dropbox and Google Drive, WeTransfer's shift aligns with their acquisition by Bending Spoons, hinting at a broader trend of transitioning freemium models to subscription-based services.

Jan 17

WeTransfer's Free Plan Drastically Shrinks: Now Capped at 10 Transfers per Month