Wiz

Cloud Security Platform

Cyber Security
Acquired by Google on Mar, 2025

Company Overview

Snapshot

Founded in February 2020 by Assaf Rappaport, Ami Luttwak, Yinon Costica, and Roy Reznik, Wiz has grown to over 3,000 employees. The company has raised a total of $1.89 billion across 9 funding rounds from 18 investors. In March 2025, Wiz was acquired by Google.

Business overview

Wiz offers a Cloud Native Application Protection Platform designed to transform cloud security for its customers, including a significant portion of the Fortune 100. The platform enables organizations to democratize security throughout the development lifecycle, fostering rapid and secure building practices. By creating a normalizing layer across diverse cloud environments, Wiz's technology facilitates the swift identification and remediation of critical risks, enhancing visibility, risk prioritization, and business agility. The company operates within the Cyber Security sector, specifically focusing on Cloud Security, and serves enterprise clients.

Strategic signal

In March 2026, Google was expected to complete its $32 billion acquisition of Wiz, marking the largest exit in Israeli tech history. This acquisition signals a significant consolidation in the cloud security market and validates Wiz's platform as a critical asset for large-scale cloud environments, positioning it to integrate deeply within Google's cloud division.

Company Intelligence Q&A

What was the most significant recent corporate development for Wiz?
In March 2025, Wiz was acquired by Google. This acquisition was expected to be completed in March 2026 for $32 billion, representing the largest exit in Israeli tech history.
Which investors participated in Wiz's May 2024 E Round funding?
In May 2024, Wiz secured an E Round funding from lead investors Thrive Capital.
What was the outcome of the US Department of Justice's review of the Google acquisition of Wiz?
In November 2025, the US Department of Justice concluded its antitrust probe into Google's acquisition of Wiz. The deal remained under examination by other global regulators.
What was Wiz's valuation during its May 2024 funding round?
In May 2024, Wiz raised $1 billion in a private funding round, which valued the company at $12 billion.
What was the outcome of Wiz's discussions with Google-parent Alphabet regarding a potential acquisition?
In July 2024, Wiz ended talks with Google-parent Alphabet regarding a proposed $23 billion acquisition deal. This valuation was nearly double what the cybersecurity firm announced in May 2024.

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