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Vimeo’s Public Market Journey Concludes Following Acquisition and Restructuring

Sie befinden sind hier: Startseite > Börse > Ueberblick > Vimeo’s Public Market Journey Concludes Following ... Vimeo’s, Public 25.01.2026 - 11:22:04 Vimeo US92719V1008 The video platform Vimeo has completed its transition to private ownership, finalizing a process that began with its acquisition. Italian tech conglomerate Bending Spoons, known for its strategy of acquiring and restructuring digital assets, has implemented sweeping changes that effectively end Vimeo's era as an independent, growth-focused public company. In line with Bending Spoons' established operational playbook, a significant restructuring has been undertaken to drive immediate profitability. Reports confirm that a large portion of Vimeo's remaining workforce has been laid off as part of post-merger integration. The cuts have impacted nearly all departments, including the core video engineering team that was fundamental to the platform's operations. Acquisition Value: The deal was finalized for $1.38 billion in cash. Current Status: The company now operates as a private subsidiary. Employment Impact: The majority of staff have been terminated, with the process set to complete by January 2026. New Direction: The focus has shifted to aggressive cost reduction and revenue maximization. The departure of Vimeo's leadership team and a withdrawal from major sponsorship commitments signal a fundamental downsizing of

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Vimeo’s Decline and Latest Layoffs After Bending Spoons Takeover – RedShark News

Vimeo’s Decline and Latest Layoffs After Bending Spoons Takeover The latest round of job losses and massive cuts at video platform Vimeo implemented by serial asset stripper Bending Spoons leave it a shadow of its former self. Hard to believe that Vimeo was once considered a serious contender to YouTube. And even when that dream faded as Google money flooded in to its rival, it was still considered a credible alternative by the creative community that offered something different. Now in the latest round of job cuts it has been absolutely filleted by Italian private equity firm Bending Spoons. Sundance 2026 is in full swing at the moment. Once upon a time this would have been a central part of the Vimeo business. Indeed, it was the official sponsor of the Short Film Program. This year, nothing. The company might state on its front page that it is "Trusted by 287+ million creatives, marketers, and businesses", but you can bet that is a cumulative total based on its storied past, not its recent one with Bending Spoons. Modus Operandi Bending Spoons acquired Vimeo for $1.38bn in September 2025, and has been following its usual modus operandi of cutting costs and maximising revenue ever

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‘Almost everyone was laid off’: Vimeo hit by sweeping job cuts after takeover – Moneycontrol

Home Technology ‘Almost everyone was laid off’: Vimeo hit by sweeping job cuts after takeover While the company has not disclosed official numbers, former employees say the cuts were widespread, raising fresh questions about Vimeo’s future and the impact on creators who rely on the platform. January 23, 2026 / 09:35 IST Vimeo Vimeo lays off staff globally months after Bending Spoons' $1.38B acquisition Layoffs described as extensive, affecting a large portion of Vimeo's workforce Reduced staffing raises concerns over platform stability and creator content. Did our AI summary help? Vimeo is laying off employees around the world, only months after it was acquired by Italian software company Bending Spoons for $1.38 billion. While the company has not confirmed how many roles were affected, multiple former employees describe the cuts as extensive, suggesting a significant downsizing across teams. Dave Brown, Vimeo’s former vice president of brand, said in a LinkedIn post that “a large portion of the company” was impacted by the layoffs. Other former employees echoed that assessment online. One video engineer claimed that “almost everyone” at the company had been laid off, including the entire video team, while another software engineer described the cuts as affecting “a gigantic

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