Home‑interior platform Livspace has cut about 1,000 jobs—roughly 12 % of its workforce—over a six‑month “phased” re‑org, targeting design, sales, operations and marketing teams as it shifts to an “AI‑native agentic organisation.” The company says AI agents now handle mood‑boarding, 3D rendering, lead‑scoring, voice‑based sales, predictive supply‑chain planning and automated marketing, reducing manual effort by up to 60 % in some functions .¹ ² ³
Co‑founder Saurabh Jain, who joined in 2015 after his startup DezignUp was acquired and later served as Chief Business Officer, announced his departure after 11 years, stating he will pursue new ventures. Livspace frames his exit as a natural transition, though it coincides with the layoffs, prompting speculation about alignment on the AI strategy .⁴ ⁵
The move mirrors a broader trend among Indian tech startups and large firms, where AI adoption is driving workforce reductions and re‑skilling efforts. While Livspace has raised $527 million to date and reported $231 million revenue with a $39 million loss for FY 2025, analysts note the layoffs also reflect pressure to reach profitability after a prolonged funding drought .
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