Vimeo is laying off over 130 employees this month, according to a recently filed WARN notice. The filing follows Vimeo’s acquisition by Bending Spoons earlier this year. A union does not represent the affected employees.
Vimeo.com Inc. to Lay Off More Than 100 Employees
New York-based software company Vimeo.com Inc. plans to layoff off 132 employees. The notice, posted on the WARN portal on April 1, indicates that the layoffs will take effect on April 20, 2026.
The WARN notice states that the layoff will affect employees working at 330 W. 34th Street in New York. A union did not represent the employees, so they have no bumping rights. The notice ensured the affected employees had enough time to proceed smoothly with the transition.
Why the Layoffs
The WARN notice does not specify a reason for the layoffs. However, reports indicate the layoffs followed Vimeo’s acquisition by Bending Spoons in January 2026. A January 22, 2026, report from Business Insider said the platform was acquired for $1.38 billion.
Bending Spoons intended to invest in Vimeo’s AI-driven features to strengthen the latter’s position. Following the acquisition, Vimeo was delisted from the Nasdaq and operated as a private company. It is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Bending Spoons…