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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Feb 25, 2026

KKR-Backed Livspace Lays Off Approximately 1,000 Employees

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
1,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~22%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Feb 23, 2026
1,000 OF 4,490 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Livspace, a company backed by KKR & Co. Inc., has laid off around 1,000 employees as part of a significant workforce reduction. This move comes amid challenges faced by the company, leading to the resignation of co-founder Saurabh Jain. The layoffs reflect broader trends in the industry as companies adjust to changing market conditions. Specific details regarding the locations or departments affected by the layoffs were not disclosed.

KKR & Co. Inc. cut 1,000 jobs as of February 23, 2026.

That is roughly 22.3% of the 4,490 people KKR & Co. Inc. employs.

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KKR & Co. Inc. cut 1,000 jobs on February 23, 2026. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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Financial Services · 4,490 employees
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EVENTS TRACKED
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