March 11, 2026
Google completes $32B acquisition of Wiz
Google has finalized its acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in an all-cash deal, marking the largest acquisition in Google's history. This move underscores Google's commitment to bolstering its cybersecurity capabilities amidst increasing digital threats. The acquisition is expected to enhance Google's cloud security offerings, providing a competitive edge in the cloud services market. This strategic acquisition highlights the growing importance of cybersecurity in tech giants' portfolios.
New Funding Rounds
New Product Launches
Companies Out of Stealth
Notable Takes
Ethan Choi of Khosla Ventures discusses the impact of AI on entry-level jobs and his shift to founder-first investing. Meanwhile, Harsha Kapre from Snowflake Ventures emphasizes the need for startups to demonstrate real business impact over flashy demos.
Policy & Regulation
Anthropic is launching a new think tank amid a legal battle with the Pentagon over blacklisting, highlighting tensions between AI firms and government policies. Meanwhile, a judge has ordered Perplexity to stop its AI agents from making unauthorized purchases on Amazon.