Airtable to Cut Large Portion of Workforce After $1.28 Billion Sale
Bending Spoons, Airtable's new owner, announced it will lay off a large part of the staff as it reorganizes around smaller teams and AI capabilities.
After acquiring the spreadsheet and database service Airtable for $1.28 billion, Bending Spoons disclosed plans to dismiss a large portion of the workforce. In an X post, product leader Federico Simionato explained the decision stems from the firm’s conviction that compact teams ship more efficiently, not from any shortcomings of the employees. Alessandro Savarese, Airtable’s product lead, announced that those being let go will exit by the end of the week and will be provided with substantial separation packages.
The restructuring aims to streamline responsibilities, improve product reliability, and accelerate the development of AI-driven features. While the exact number of jobs affected remains unclear, the move signals a strategic shift toward a leaner operation. Some departing staff, such as X engineer Mridul Singhai, have already hinted at continued hiring for committed talent.
