Google’s Parent Company Acquires Cybersecurity Startup for $32 Billion

On March 18, 2025, Alphabet – Google’s parent company – officially announced the acquisition of Wiz, a cybersecurity startup based in New York, for $32 billion. This marks not only the largest M&A deal in Alphabet’s history but also a significant milestone in the tech industry.

Why did Alphabet invest so heavily in acquiring Wiz?

🔹 A strategic move in the era of AI boom

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to surge, cybersecurity has become a top priority. Acquiring Wiz enables Alphabet to enhance its security capabilities, strengthen customer trust, and protect data from increasingly complex threats.

🔹 Wiz – A rapidly growing startup with high-profile clients

Founded in 2020 in Israel and headquartered in New York, Wiz quickly rose to become a leading cybersecurity firm. It offers advanced security solutions with real-time threat detection and integrated AI. In the first half of 2024, Wiz generated approximately $500 million in revenue, serving major clients such as Microsoft, Amazon, and Morgan Stanley.

🔹 A tech M&A market slowdown – Alphabet breaks the silence?

Tech M&A activity in the U.S. has slowed recently due to financial volatility and tighter government regulations. However, the Alphabet–Wiz deal is expected to spark a new wave of M&A, as major corporations seek growth by acquiring high-potential tech startups.

This case shows how M&A is not only a powerful growth tool for large corporations looking to scale without starting from scratch, but also a mechanism that can significantly boost the valuation of startups.

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