Google Announces $32 Billion Acquisition of Cybersecurity Startup Wiz

The deal, Google's largest to date, aims to bolster its cloud computing and cybersecurity capabilities as demand for secure cloud solutions grows.

Wiz, founded in 2020 by Israeli entrepreneurs from Unit 8200, specializes in cloud-based cybersecurity solutions and serves half of the Fortune 100 companies.
The $32 billion acquisition, finalized in a definitive agreement, will be completed in cash and is expected to close in 2026.
This marks Google's largest acquisition, surpassing its $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility in 2012.
Wiz's cloud-native security model maps cloud infrastructures to identify vulnerabilities, addressing risks heightened by AI growth and remote work trends.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai emphasized the acquisition's role in accelerating cloud adoption while enhancing security and reducing costs for businesses.