Top Hat lays off 16 employees — May 12, 2020
Top Hat, a education company based in Canada, laid off 16 employees on May 12, 2020. At the time, the company was at the Series D stage. The layoff was reported by this source.
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More Top Hat layoffs
| Company | Laid off | Date | Industry | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Hat | 35 | February 2, 2024 | Education | Canada |
| Top Hat | 42 | August 4, 2023 | Education | Canada |
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