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Brave has laid off around 15 percent of its employees.

The web browser and search startup confirmed to TechCrunch that 27 roles have been axed, but provided no explanation for the cuts.

That’s a significant number for a company the size of Brave — just 191 staffers according to a Pitchbook estimate. The move also follows Brave laying off 9 percent of its workforce in October last year.

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