Google’s plan to acquire cloud cybersecurity company Wiz for $32 billion has taken a notable step forward. The agreement, which stands as the largest acquisition in Google’s history, recently received approval from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) after completing its antitrust review. While the clearance marks a significant development, the acquisition still requires approvals from international regulators before it can be finalized.
A Step Closer, but Not Yet Complete
Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport confirmed during a Wall Street Journal event that the deal has passed its U.S. antitrust hurdle. He pointed out, however, that the process is ongoing and the official closing of the transaction will take time. Google expects the acquisition to be completed sometime in 2026, pending regulatory reviews in other markets.
Industry watchers note that cross-border approval processes—particularly in Europe and Asia—often take months or even longer, especially when a transaction involves major technology and cloud infrastructure providers. For now, both companies are continuing to operate independently while preparing for integration.
A Deal Years in the Making
The acquisition follows a series of negotiations that began in 2024. During that period, Google reportedly offered $23 billion to purchase Wiz. The startup declined the offer, with its leadership expressing confidence in its ability to grow further and increase its valuation. That confidence appeared well-founded: by early 2025, Wiz had expanded its customer base and revenue significantly, prompting Google to return to the negotiating table.
The result was a renewed agreement announced in March 2025, valued at $32 billion in cash. Wiz’s rapid growth helped drive the higher acquisition price. The company was valued at around $12 billion in mid-2024, before rising to $16 billion later in the year. Around the same time, Wiz’s annual recurring revenue reached approximately $500 million, reflecting strong demand for its cloud security platform.
Why Wiz Matters to Google
The acquisition is widely viewed as an effort by Google to strengthen Google Cloud, as competition intensifies against Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. Cloud customers increasingly view strong, built-in cybersecurity as essential, particularly when working across multiple cloud platforms.
Wiz’s platform is designed to detect vulnerabilities and respond to cloud-based threats in real time. One distinguishing factor is its multi-cloud support, which allows organizations to monitor and secure applications running across different cloud providers—including AWS and Azure.
This capability has helped Wiz quickly attract a roster of high-profile clients, including companies that also rely on Google’s competitors. The ability to maintain this multi-cloud support is considered critical. Both Google and Wiz have stated that the platform will continue supporting multiple cloud environments, along with on-premises infrastructure and SaaS systems.
Google’s Strategy in the Cloud Market
Google Cloud remains the third-largest cloud provider worldwide, but it has been steadily gaining ground. Strengthening enterprise security offerings is a central part of Google’s strategy, especially as organizations shift more core operations to the cloud and as cybersecurity threats grow increasingly complex.
The company has emphasized that acquiring Wiz will give customers—especially large businesses and government agencies—more solutions to safeguard their systems. The deal also aligns with Google’s broader investment in artificial intelligence, as Wiz uses AI-driven detection systems to identify potential vulnerabilities.
Regulatory Considerations Outside the U.S.
While the DOJ clearance removes one major obstacle, the acquisition still faces scrutiny from international regulators. The European Commission has not launched a formal investigation, though reports shortly after the deal’s announcement suggested the possibility of one. Analysts note that while Europe continues to examine large tech acquisitions closely, there has been no sign yet that the deal would be blocked or subjected to extensive remedies.
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, continues to face wider regulatory attention globally, but the shift in U.S. antitrust priorities in recent years has reduced talk of forcing large companies to break up. This may reduce the likelihood of severe intervention in the Wiz purchase.
