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After the layoffs, the Stripe will consist around 7,000 employees. The worried investors concerned about paying more took a step back from signing big cheques for start-ups. After digital payments giant cut its internal valuation by 28 per cent months ago, then came the layoffs as according to a report

The digital payments giant, Stripe Incorporation, which was valued at 95 billion dollar during its last funding round, is planning to cut its headcount nearly by 14 per cent. Such move is led by start-ups who are trying to deal with tough investment market rush in order to control costs.

Post layoffs, the Stripe will consist around 7,000 employees, according to officials. The stocks of U.S. technology have majorly dropped this year due to tightening monetary policy and worries of a looming recession hampering investors’ sentiment.

The venture capital market has also witnessed its impact. The worried investors concerned about paying more took a step back from signing big cheques for start-ups. The companies looking for late-stage funding face more worries as it has become tough to justify higher valuations.

After Stripe cut its internal valuation by 28 per cent months ago, then came the layoffs as according to a report.

The founders of Stripe believe that they were over optimistic regarding near-term growth of the internet economy during 2022-23. The company underestimated both the likelihood and impact of a broader slowdown. The operating costs grew too quickly due to over-hiring, according to them.