Failed 2023
Carousell (Down Round & Layoffs)
Singapore unicorn Carousell laid off 10% of staff and accepted flat/down rounds as classifieds margins remained elusive.
Founded → Closed
2012 → 2023
Funding Raised
$400M
Industry
Marketplace
Country
Singapore
Full Analysis
Singapore-based classifieds unicorn Carousell raised over US$400M and reached US$1.1B valuation. In 2022-23 it laid off ~10% of staff, shut down secondary projects, and reportedly raised flat-to-down. While still operating, Carousell illustrates how SEA classifieds margins disappointed late-stage investors.
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