Laid off from Airtable? Start here.
Bending Spoons acquired Airtable on September 4, 2026. On October 12, 2026, it announced that Airtable is laying off a large part of its team. The number of people affected is not public yet.
Get started freeFacts on this page come from the public record, with a source next to each one. Last checked October 2, 2026. Offboard has no relationship with Airtable.- Announced
- October 12, 2026
- Site on record
- San Francisco, California
- Takes effect
- October 16, 2026
- Severance terms
- Not public
What Airtable did.
Airtable's dates and figures come from the public record, newest first, each with its source.
- Airtable · The layoffs take effect
The date the public record gives for the layoffs. Your own last day is in your notice.
- Airtable · Announces the layoffs
- People affecteda "large part"
Bending Spoons said it is laying off a large part of Airtable.
Source: Business Insider, October 12, 2026 · matched to the source automatically October 13, 2026 - People affectedparting ways with a large portion of the pre-acquisition teamSource: Airtable · matched to the source automatically October 13, 2026
- People affecteda "large part"
Earlier at Airtable
- Airtable · OwnershipBending Spoons acquired Airtable
- Deal completedhas completed the previously announced acquisition of AirtableSource: Bending Spoons (SEC filing, exhibit 99.1), September 4, 2026 · matched to the source automatically October 2, 2026
- Closed dateclosed 2026-09-04
The acquisition closed on this date.
Source: GetLatka, September 28, 2026 · matched to the source automatically October 2, 2026 - Deal announcedOn August 4, 2026, Bending Spoons announced a definitive agreement to acquire Airtable
The acquisition was announced as an all-cash deal.
Source: Softr, September 29, 2026 · matched to the source automatically October 3, 2026 - Deal closedThe deal closed on September 4, 2026
The article says Airtable is now part of Bending Spoons.
Source: Softr, September 29, 2026 · matched to the source automatically October 3, 2026 - Deal completedit closed the acquisition of Airtable
The article says Bending Spoons closed the acquisition of Airtable.
Source: Product Market Fit, October 6, 2026 · matched to the source automatically October 8, 2026 - Enterprise valueat an enterprise value of $1.285 billion
The deal value is stated in the article.
Source: Product Market Fit, October 6, 2026 · matched to the source automatically October 8, 2026
- Airtable · Airtable second round of layoffs
- People affected237 people, about 27% of the company
Announced on 15 September 2023 by CEO Howie Liu.
Source: Computerworld, September 15, 2023 · checked September 1, 2026 - Severanceat least 16 weeks of severance pay
Laid-off workers were told they would receive severance and health care support.
Source: SFGate, September 19, 2023 · matched to the source automatically October 15, 2026
- People affected237 people, about 27% of the company
- Airtable · Airtable first round of layoffs
- People affected254 people, about 20% of the company
Announced on 9 December 2022 by CEO Howie Liu in an internal email; the company's first layoff.
Source: Computerworld, December 9, 2022 · checked September 1, 2026
- People affected254 people, about 20% of the company
This page is compiled from the public sources linked beside each figure. Check the source before you rely on a figure.Report an error
Four things to do first.
The first steps of Offboard's Layoff Plan, with what the public record says about Airtable.
Layoff Plan
CaliforniaProtect the first week · 4 steps- The first week
Write down your key dates
Your last day, your final pay date, and when your health coverage ends.
For Airtable- Takes effect
- October 16, 2026
- The first week
File for unemployment benefits
Benefits usually start from the week you file, so file soon.
Where you file depends on where you workedIf you worked at the San Francisco siteEmployment Development Department (EDD)Remote, or at another siteFind your state's unemployment officeUSA.gov: “In most cases, you should file for unemployment in the state where you worked instead of in the state where you live.” Source: USA.gov, Unemployment benefits · checked September 28, 2026 - Before you sign
Review your severance agreement
Read it before you sign it. Your own agreement is the only one that applies to you.
For AirtableSeverance reported- at least 16 weeks of severance pay, accelerated equity vesting, and immigration counsel for people on visas, as reported for the December 2022 roundAirtable first round of layoffs, December 2022Source: Computerworld, December 9, 2022 · checked September 1, 2026
If you file in California, the EDD states: “Severance pay is not wages for unemployment insurance purposes and does not affect the claimant’s eligibility for unemployment benefits.”
Source: EDD Benefit Determination Guide, TPU 460.35 · checked September 28, 2026 - Before coverage ends
Understand your COBRA / health insurance options
You have a limited time to choose, and COBRA is only one option.
Then the plan keeps going, through six more stages.
- Steady yourself
- Choose what's next
- Get ready
- Run the search
- Close it
- Wrap it up
About Airtable
airtable.com- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CaliforniaSource: Airtable, About · checked September 28, 2026
- Founded
- 2012Source: Airtable, About · checked September 28, 2026
- Ownership
- Owned by Bending Spoons (Nasdaq: BSP) since September 4, 2026Source: Bending Spoons, SEC exhibit 99.1 · checked September 28, 2026
- Employees
- About 700 (company site, undated)Source: Airtable, About · checked September 28, 2026
- Site on record
- San Francisco, CaliforniaFrom the public record on this page
What people ask about Airtable.
Is Airtable giving severance?
For Airtable first round of layoffs (December 2022), a public source reports at least 16 weeks of severance pay, accelerated equity vesting, and immigration counsel for people on visas, as reported for the December 2022 round. Source: Computerworld, December 9, 2022 · checked September 1, 2026
Your own agreement is the only one that applies to you.
I worked remotely for Airtable. Where do I file for unemployment?
USA.gov: “In most cases, you should file for unemployment in the state where you worked instead of in the state where you live. If you worked outside the state where you currently live or worked remotely, contact your home state’s unemployment office to get help with filing a claim in a different state.” Source: USA.gov, Unemployment benefits · checked September 28, 2026
Find your state's unemployment office (CareerOneStop, sponsored by the US Department of Labor). If you worked at Airtable's site on record, that is the Employment Development Department (EDD). Offboard never sits between you and the agency.
Can I get unemployment if I got severance in California?
The EDD states: “Severance pay is not wages for unemployment insurance purposes and does not affect the claimant’s eligibility for unemployment benefits.” The EDD decides every claim. Source: EDD Benefit Determination Guide, TPU 460.35 · checked September 28, 2026
Is Offboard part of Airtable or the government?
No. Offboard is independent of Airtable and is not affiliated with it. Offboard is independent, not a government agency, and claiming your benefits is always free.
Offboard helps people organize their transition and reach official sources. Government agencies and program providers make eligibility, benefit, and approval decisions. Offboard does not replace qualified legal, tax, financial, healthcare, or benefits guidance. We never promise funding. We show you the exact path to find out.
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