Niantic Spatial, a technology company that remains Niantic after selling its activities in games last month, simply released 68 people after transaction about $ 3.5 billion.
This message was noticed by the game creator Through the Act California Warn, it shows that at least 68 people lose their work on May 20, 2025. CEO of John Hanke confirmed the messages, providing e -mail Distributed to employees today.
He said in it that the exemptions occurred as a result of Niantic Spatial, which “acted as a startup organization, focused on the road”, for which “some roles would not be required, taking into account our new goal.” It is worth noting that Niantic was created in 2010 under Google as Niantic Labs and became independent in 2015.
“These decisions are never easy; in no way reflect the results of individuals and we understand their impact on people’s lives,” he continued. “We deeply appreciate talented people who have helped us get here and for their numerous contributions, and will support them as we move on to new possibilities.”
These exemptions affect Niantic Patial, which is part of Niantic, which was rejected after the sale of Niantic Games – including Pokemon Go, Monopoly Go!, And other games – last month for over $ 3.5 billion. Niantic Spatial focuses on using the artificial geopolter intelligence to develop novel technologies and products, something that Niantic has already done for some time both outside and with the support of his games.
Niantic Spatial was financed from $ 250 million, $ 200 million from the Niantic balance and Scoply investments worth $ 50 million. After the announcement, the company said that its intention was “acceleration and scaling even faster.”
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