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SoundCloud layoffs — May 23, 2023

SoundCloud, a consumer company based in Germany, announced a round of layoffs on May 23, 2023. The layoff was reported by this source.

Company
SoundCloud
Employees laid off
Not disclosed
Date
May 23, 2023
Industry
Consumer
Country
Germany
Total raised (pre-layoff)
$542M

Source: https://www.billboard.com/pro/soundcloud-layoffs-job-cuts-further-investment-profit/

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