Google to Acquire Wiz for $32B - US Government Approval

Google's Acquisition of Wiz Nears Completion

The proposed $32 billion acquisition of Wiz, a leading cloud security firm, by Google is progressing toward finalization.

During a Wall Street Journal event on Tuesday, Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport revealed that the acquisition had successfully passed its antitrust review conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice, as noted by Reuters.

Rappaport clarified that, despite this significant advancement, several steps remain before the deal is formally concluded.

Initial Acquisition Attempts

Google first extended an offer to purchase Wiz in 2024, valuing the startup at $23 billion.

Wiz initially declined this offer, with Rappaport expressing his belief that the company possessed the potential for substantially greater growth.

His assessment proved accurate. Negotiations were reopened between Google and Wiz in the early part of 2025.

Revised Agreement and Regulatory Review

In March, Google announced a revised agreement to acquire Wiz for an increased price of $32 billion.

Antitrust scrutiny of the deal commenced in June, as was first reported by Bloomberg.

Expected Timeline

Current projections, according to Reuters, indicate that the acquisition is anticipated to be finalized in early 2026.

TechCrunch contacted Wiz to request further details concerning the anticipated closing timeline.

Cloud security is a critical area of investment for Google, and the acquisition of Wiz will significantly bolster their capabilities.

The successful completion of this deal will position Google as a stronger competitor in the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape.