Google Gets the US Government’s Green Light to Acquire Wiz
Google gets the US government’s green light to acquire Wiz for $32B, advancing one of the biggest cloud security deals.
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Google Gets the US Government’s Green Light to Acquire Wiz
Google Gets the US Government’s Green Light to Acquire Wiz for $32B The deal everyone has been watching is officially moving forward. Google gets the US government’s green light to acquire Wiz for $32B, marking a major milestone in the cloud security space. Users are asking: What does this deal mean for Google Cloud? Will prices or services change? When will the acquisition close? While the approval is a big step, the deal isn’t final just yet—and won’t be completed until early 2026. Image Credits:Kimberly White/Getty Images / Why Google Gets the US Government’s Green Light to Acquire Wiz for $32B Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport confirmed that the U.S. Department of Justice has cleared the deal following months of antitrust review. Though this approval doesn’t equal final closure, it eliminates the biggest regulatory barrier. The company initially rejected a $23B offer in 2024, believing its value would continue to rise—clearly a smart bet, as Google returned in 2025 with a $32B offer. What Makes …