Wiz’s $32 billion Google deal cements Israel’s status as a cyber superpower
The record-breaking acquisition signals a new era for Israeli high-tech.
Israel's cybersecurity industry received a spectacular boost today. The sale of Israeli startup Wiz to Google for $32 billion is not only the largest acquisition in Israeli high-tech history but also one of the most significant deals in the global cybersecurity sector. Google’s first attempt to acquire Wiz failed, but in its second attempt—under a more favorable U.S. leadership and with a significantly higher offer—the deal came together quickly.
This historic acquisition is expected to benefit the entire Israeli cybersecurity ecosystem. The most immediate winner may be Wiz’s main competitor—and courtroom adversary—Orca Security. The two companies operate in the same cloud security market, with Wiz significantly expanding its product portfolio in recent years. However, their rivalry has remained intense, with both engaged in legal battles over copyright infringement claims. Until now, Wiz was the leading independent player in the field. With its transition into Google, many customers who prefer an independent provider will seek alternatives—potentially making Orca a top choice.
Beyond Orca, this deal is expected to attract more major buyers looking for their own "Google-like" acquisition. Large corporations seeking to strengthen their cybersecurity capabilities, as well as private equity funds scouting for attractive investment opportunities, will now be more inclined to look toward Israel. For years, it seemed that Israeli startups couldn't achieve mega-exits, but this acquisition signals to global investors that the Israeli cyber sector has the potential to build and sell billion-dollar companies.
Israel has long been regarded as a major cybersecurity hub, but until now, it hadn't produced exits of this magnitude. In the past, the term "Cyber Nation" was sometimes met with skepticism, but today, it stands as a point of national pride. With an Israeli company selling for $32 billion and its employees set to earn over $1 billion, this milestone elevates the entire Israeli cybersecurity industry to new heights.
