Google Completes $32 Billion Acquisition of Cybersecurity Firm Wiz
TL;DR
Google Finalizes Acquisition of Wiz for $32 Billion
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Acquisition Details
Google has officially acquired Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in cash. This marks Google's biggest acquisition to date. The deal was announced a year prior and has now been finalized.
Wiz's Role and Google's Strategy
Wiz provides a security platform designed to protect major cloud environments by preventing and responding to cybersecurity threats. Google Cloud aims to improve cloud security and enable organizations to build securely across any cloud or AI platform through this acquisition. Wiz will join Google Cloud but will maintain its brand and commitment to securing customers across all cloud environments. This move positions Google to compete more effectively against Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.
Multi-Cloud Security Platform
As organizations increasingly operate across multiple clouds (Google Cloud, AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud), Google's acquisition of Wiz is a strategic move to attract enterprise clients with a multi-cloud security platform. The two companies will work together to deliver a "unified security platform" to help organizations manage threats more efficiently. Wiz has been leveraging AI to enhance threat detection and investigation across the cloud environment.
Previous Acquisition Attempts
Google initially approached Wiz in 2024 with a $23 billion offer, which Wiz rejected. Acquisition talks revived in early 2025, culminating in the $32 billion agreement. The deal received approval from U.S. and European Union regulators following antitrust probes.
Financial Implications
Wiz crossed $1 billion in ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) in 2025. The acquisition is expected to generate significant tax revenue for Israel. The state is expected to receive around 10 billion shekels in tax revenue. Wiz's founders hold about 30% of the company's shares.
Statements from Leadership
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, stated, "Keeping people safe online has always been part of Google's mission... By bringing Wiz and Google Cloud together, we're making it easier for organizations to innovate with confidence." Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said, "With this acquisition, we will deliver a unified security platform that simplifies the complex task of protecting multicloud environments in the AI era..." Assaf Rappaport, Co-Founder & CEO of Wiz, noted, "Joining Google Cloud allows us to scale our mission of protecting customers wherever they operate – at machine speed...".
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