EdTech · India
Unacademy layoffs
We've tracked 4 rounds of Unacademy layoffs between Apr 2022 and Jul 2024, affecting 1,550 people in total. None of these cuts were publicly blamed on AI. Headcounts are what was reported at the time, and some may have changed since.
People affected
2K
Across tracked announcements
Announcements
4
Apr 2022 → Jul 2024
AI-attributed
0%
Of affected people
Every tracked announcement
- −250
The cut came during merger talks and brought total job losses at the company to about 2,000 since 2022.
Source: TechCrunch
- −350(12% of workforce)
Another round came just over four months after the November 2022 cut.
Source: TechCrunch
- −350(10% of workforce)
Second round of 2022 at the test preparation company, which warned staff of harsh economic conditions.
Source: TechCrunch
- −600(10% of workforce)
The edtech company cut employees, contractors and educators in its test prep business as it aimed for profitability.
About the figure: Includes contract workers.
Source: The Hindu BusinessLine
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