Confirmed: Google buys Wiz for $32B to beef up in cloud security
undefined 18, 2025
Google's parent company, Alphabet, is acquiring the cloud security startup Wiz for $32 billion in an all-cash deal, marking its largest acquisition ever. The deal also includes $1 billion in retention bonuses to keep Wiz's 1,700 employees post-acquisition, averaging $588,000 per employee. Wiz will remain an independent platform, continuing to work across all cloud providers. The startup currently generates $700 million in annual recurring revenue and is expected to expand its workforce. The deal, which aims to boost Google Cloud's enterprise and security capabilities, is expected to close in 2026 after regulatory approvals.
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