Observed Signal · Jul 15, 2024 · M&A - Rumour · Source: Trending Topics · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Google in Talks to Acquire Cloud Security Firm Wiz for $23B
Alphabet, Google's parent company, is in advanced talks to acquire cloud security startup Wiz for approximately $23 billion, according to a TechCrunch report. The deal is not yet finalized. Wiz offers an all-in-one cloud security platform that analyzes data from AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and other cloud platforms for security risks. Alphabet likely aims to strengthen its Google Cloud business, which grew 28% to $9.57 billion in Q1. Wiz recently raised $1 billion in Series E funding at a $12 billion valuation and reports $350 million in annual recurring revenue. Neither Google nor Wiz has commented on the potential acquisition.
Potential $23B acquisition of cloud security firm Wiz by Alphabet would significantly impact cloud infrastructure and enterprise services, relevant to the broader tech ecosystem including adtech infrastructure.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Alphabet is in advanced talks to acquire cloud security startup Wiz for approximately $23 billion, according to TechCrunch.
- Wiz raised $1 billion in Series E funding at a $12 billion valuation two months prior.
- Wiz has $350 million in annual recurring revenue.
- Google Cloud revenue grew 28% to $9.57 billion in Q1 2024.
- Wiz was founded four years ago by former Microsoft employees.
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