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Alphabet in Advanced Talks to Acquire Cybersecurity Startup Wiz for $30 Billion

The potential acquisition, which would be Alphabet's largest to date, reflects its strategic push to expand its cloud infrastructure business.

FILE - A woman walks by a giant screen with a logo at an event at the Paris Google Lab on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, file)
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Figurines with computers and smartphones are seen in front of Alphabet logo in this illustration taken, February 19, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Overview

  • Alphabet's discussions to acquire Wiz are reportedly in advanced stages, with a proposed valuation of $30 billion.
  • If finalized, this would surpass Alphabet's 2012 Motorola Mobility deal, marking its largest acquisition ever.
  • The deal aligns with Alphabet's strategy to bolster its $43 billion cloud infrastructure segment using Wiz's AI-driven cybersecurity solutions.
  • Wiz, founded in 2020, has rapidly grown, partnering with major cloud providers such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Google.
  • Regulatory scrutiny is expected to be a significant hurdle, as the deal remains unsigned and subject to further developments.