Tech Layoffs Tracker by Crunchbase

Methodology

This tracker captures workforce reductions carried out by U.S.-based companies, or firms with a substantial U.S. footprint, and receives updates at a minimum of every two weeks. Both startups and publicly traded, technology-focused corporations are incorporated. Additionally, the dataset features international companies maintaining a significant U.S. workforce—such as Klarna—even in instances where the exact impact on the American workforce remains unspecified.

All employee reduction and workforce metrics represent educated estimates derived from available coverage. Data is gathered via media publications, internal reporting, social media announcements, and layoffs.fyi, which serves as a crowdsourced repository for technology sector layoffs.

The tracker was recently refreshed to highlight the most current round of workforce reductions for each individual company. This adjustment streamlines the observation of layoff patterns, which explains potential variations in the newest statistics.

Whenever specific personnel totals fail to meet verification standards, they are officially designated as “unclear.”

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of companies are included in the tech layoffs tracker?

The tracker encompasses U.S.-based startups, publicly traded technology-heavy enterprises, and international organizations with a substantial presence in the United States.

Where does the layoff data come from?

Information is collected through media reports, original reporting, social media announcements, and the crowdsourced database layoffs.fyi.

Why might the numbers in the tracker change?

The tracker is regularly updated to focus on each company’s most recent round of layoffs, allowing for more precise tracking of current industry trends.

What does an “unclear” designation mean for headcount figures?

It indicates that the specific number of affected employees could not be verified to meet the tracker’s confirmation standards.