Bending Spoons operates approximately 20 software products, including WeTransfer and Evernote, with a total core team of fewer than 900 people—a headcount smaller than Airtable's original size. This lean operational strategy is used to target an unlevered internal rate of return of 25% or higher. The firm has previously employed similar workforce reductions at other acquired assets, including the collaboration platform Miro.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Bending Spoons Cuts 500 Plus Airtable Staff to Fit Lean Model
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The workforce at Airtable was trimmed by over 50% on October 12, shortly after the company was bought by Bending Spoons. Bending Spoons terminated more than 500 of the 935 employees who were on staff when the acquisition was signed, with the layoffs occurring within two days of the deal closing. Management stated that the cuts reflect a conviction that smaller teams are more efficient and will accelerate the delivery of product updates and new features like Airtable Canvas and Omni.
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