GoKawiilSquarespace cuts 19% of workforce, about 300 jobs
Squarespace is laying off roughly 300 of its 1,800 employees, a 19 percent reduction, according to spokesperson Jeff Seedman. He said the cuts aim to simplify operations and sharpen priorities, and that affected staff will receive 16 weeks of base pay plus healthcare coverage through May 2027.
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The cuts follow Permira's 2024 acquisition of Squarespace and the company's push into AI tools like Blueprint, suggesting the firm may be restructuring as it integrates new ownership and technology investments. The timing could indicate private equity pressure to streamline costs after a major buyout, though Squarespace has not stated this directly.
- About 300 of Squarespace's 1,800 employees are being laid off.
- Departing staff get 16 weeks of pay and healthcare through May 2027.
- The cuts follow Permira's acquisition and Squarespace's 2024 AI expansion.
Source: theverge.com — Emma Roth, 2026-11-02
Published there as: “Squarespace is laying off 19 percent of employees”
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