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In unusual bid to shield shekel, Israel to collect Google-Wiz deal taxes in dollars
As Google’s $32 billion purchase of Wiz closes, authorities are collecting roughly $2.5 billion in taxes from founders in dollars rather than shekels, seeking to prevent a market shock as the currency surges and war clouds the economy
Adrian Filut/Calcalist | 03.11.26
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The biggest exit in Israel's history: Google completes acquisition of Wiz for $32 billion
US tech giant announces completion of deal despite war and regulatory hurdles; state expected to collect about 10 billion shekels in taxes, mostly from the four Wiz founders, who together hold about 30% of shares
Sophie Shulman and Meir Orbach/Calcalist | 03.11.26
המייסדים השותפים של חברת וויז, מימין לשמאל: רועי רזניק, עמי לוטבק, אסף רפפורט וינון קוסטיקה
Google’s $32B Wiz acquisition to close this week, Israel eyes $10B tax windfall
Founders, investors and employees stand to receive billions as regulatory approvals clear the way for largest tech exit in Israeli history
Meir Orbach/Calcalist | 03.09.26
מסיבת פורים וויז - מדונה
Wiz to host Israel high-tech’s most expensive party after $32 billion Google acquisition
The cyber company, acquired by Google for a record $32 billion, will hold its annual Purim party at Expo Tel Aviv, featuring top Israeli singers in an ABBA-themed event costing an estimated NIS 10 million
Anat Lev Adler | 02.26.26
אסף רפפורט
Wiz founders’ real estate splurge reflects new trend among Israeli tech billionaires
After becoming billionaires in Israel’s largest-ever tech deal, Wiz’s founders spent tens of millions of shekels on spacious homes in quieter areas, reflecting a broader high-tech shift away from Tel Aviv luxury towers toward rare, one-of-a-kind properties
Hila Tsion | 02.13.26
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EU antitrust authority approves Google acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity company Wiz for $32B
Largest deal in Israeli high-tech history has been completed: The European Union's antitrust authority has confirmed that the move will not harm competition in the cyber field, the last obstacle facing Google and the Israeli company 
Reuters | 02.10.26
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Wiz hit with $200 million lawsuit over alleged sham acquisition of Israeli startup
Investors claim cybersecurity giant misled the public, paid Raftt’s founders directly and used core technology without compensation, just as Google finalizes its $32 billion acquisition of Wiz; court ruling could reshape Israel’s startup landscape
Tal Shahaf | 02.09.26
אסף רפפורט
Wiz co-founders begin real estate moves after $32B sale
CEO Assaf Rappaport buys $13M estate in upscale town of Rishpon while co-founder Ami Luttwak acquires land in Binyamina following Wiz’s acquisition by Google parent Alphabet
Hila Tsion | 02.09.26
עמי לוטבק
Wiz co-founder drops 28M shekels on half a street in Binyamina
Land located near the Binyamina winery acquired by Ami Luttwak in two separate transactions from two longtime local families who had lived in the town for decades
Dotan Levi, Calcalist | 01.13.26
כנס גוגל קלאוד 2025
'Wiz has a long-term solution': Google Cloud doubles down on Israel
In special interview after acquiring Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion, Google Cloud Israel CEO Boaz Maoz says local tech sector poised for more growth—even amid regional challenges; 'Deal will only deepen our presence and potential in the country'
Daniel Edelson, New York | 04.20.25
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The $32 billion cyber lesson: What Wiz can teach every startup that wants to win
Analysis: Wiz’s $32B Google deal is more than a business win — it's a blueprint for founders, showing how vision, tech and branding can turn bold ideas into industry-defining giants; the Israeli startup sets a new standard for execution and impact
Nili Goldberg | 04.16.25
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Israeli tech sector escapes US tariffs' direct blow but faces market fallout
Analysis: Tech community remains largely silent publicly, but privately many industry figures are voicing concern over dual threat: interruptions to global supply chains and looming risk of consumer slowdown
Calcalist | 04.08.25
Gali bloch-Liran. 'Hi-tech glitters only on the outside.'
From $32B exits to breakdowns: The dark underbelly of Israel’s high-tech glitter
Gali Bloch-Liran, Israeli coach for entrepreneurs and investors, reveals why life at the top of the country's high-tech industry is far less glamorous than it seems
Tal Giladi | 04.05.25
המייסדים ובעלי Wiz, מימין: רועי רזניק (סמנכ"ל פיתוח), עמי לוטבק (סמנכ"ל טכנולוגיה), אסף רפפורט (מנכ"ל), ינון קוסטיקה (סמנכ"ל מוצר)
Israel boasts record 39 billionaires in 2025 Forbes ranking
Leading Israeli contingent is shipping magnate Eyal Ofer, who retains his position as wealthiest Israeli with an estimated net worth of $28.2 billion, putting him 68th worldwide
Calcalist | 04.01.25
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The historic exit of Wiz: How Google’s mega-deal will impact Israeli high-tech
Google’s $32B acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz is the largest exit in Israel’s history, boosting its global cyber status; the deal signals economic growth, more investment and a test for policymakers to support high-tech innovation
Dr. Amit Serusi | 03.24.25
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