tech
January 26, 2026
What is Bending Spoons? The little-known firm behind Vimeo's sweeping layoffs
Bending Spoons remains largely unknown, even as its portfolio of products has served more than a billion people.
TL;DR
- Vimeo has undergone significant layoffs after being acquired by Bending Spoons.
- Bending Spoons is a tech conglomerate that acquires and restructures underperforming or stagnant tech brands.
- The company's strategy involves workforce reductions, product changes, and a focus on efficiency and long-term ownership.
- Recent acquisitions by Bending Spoons include Meetup, WeTransfer, Eventbrite, Filmic, and Brightcove, in addition to Vimeo and AOL.
- Bending Spoons has become a decacorn, valued at over $10 billion, and is reportedly considering an IPO on the NYSE.
- The company has a history of layoffs and changes to acquired products, such as Evernote and WeTransfer.