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Airtable cuts a large portion of its workforce after Bending Spoons acquisition
Confirmed reporting
The San Francisco Chronicle reported that Airtable is laying off a large portion of its pre-acquisition workforce shortly after Bending Spoons completed its roughly $1.3 billion acquisition. The exact number of affected employees was not publicly disclosed.
Candidate interpretation
This is a high-risk signal for current staff and near-term candidates: ownership integration is translating quickly into substantial headcount reduction. Roles tied to the new owner's stated product priorities may still be funded, but candidates should verify team continuity, reporting lines and whether the position survived the post-acquisition operating plan.