Envato
Creative marketplace for digital assets, templates, and themes. Melbourne-based.
Envato has been reviewed. Headcount data not yet available.
The Story
- 2024Envato was acquired by Shutterstock for US$245 million. The Melbourne-based company behind ThemeForest and Envato Elements had approximately 600 employees globally. [AFR]
- February 2026Just weeks after the Shutterstock acquisition completed, Envato cut 200 jobs — 33% of its entire workforce. The company cited 'increasing investment in AI' as the reason. All teams were affected across Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, and the US. [SmartCompany]
- February 2026Envato staff described the cuts as a 'bait and switch' — many had been told their jobs were secure through the acquisition process, only to be let go weeks later. The AI framing was seen as cover for post-acquisition cost-cutting by Shutterstock. [Crikey]
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Layoff Events
| Date | Headcount | Location | Department | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2024 | 200 | Australia | technology | Cut 200 jobs (33% of 600 workforce). AI-driven restructure weeks after Shutterstock acquisition for $245M. |
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What Public Sources Say
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“Envato to cut 200 workers (33% of headcount) following strategic review. Melbourne-based digital assets marketplace acquired by Shutterstock for $245M. Reducing costs to invest in AI.”
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