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PlaxidityX Shuts Down Israeli Operations, Lays Off 80 Employees Amid Market Slowdown
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First reported by Calcalist · Jun 30, 2026
What happened
PlaxidityX, an Israeli automotive cybersecurity firm, is shutting down its local operations and laying off 80 employees due to market challenges. The German parent company Aumovio cited rapid industry changes and slow growth as reasons for the closure. This follows previous layoffs in 2025 and ends a decade-long chapter since its 2017 acquisition by Continental.
- 01PlaxidityX closes Israeli operations and lays off all 80 employees immediately.
- 02Parent company Aumovio cites rapid automotive industry changes and slow market growth.
- 03Aumovio plans to focus on business areas with long-term growth potential.
- 04Layoff process includes enhanced severance and professional support for employees.
- 05Previous layoffs in 2025 reduced staff by about 65, mostly in Israel.
- 06PlaxidityX was founded in 2013 and acquired by Continental in 2017 for $450 million.
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