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Meet the Israeli cyber investors cashing in on Google’s $32B Wiz deal

Historic acquisition set to benefit top Israeli cyber investors, including Nir Zuk, Shlomo Kramer and Miki Boodaei; all three also backed Gili Raanan’s CyberStarts fund, one of Wiz’s earliest investors, positioning them for major returns

Sophie Shulman, Meir Orbach, Calcalist | 03.19.25

Still rents, rides public transit: How billionaire CEO Assaf Rappaport led Wiz to a record exit

Despite Wiz’s $32B Google acquisition, Rappaport lives modestly, renting an apartment and commuting by public transit; known for his bold leadership and activism, he’s redefining success in high-tech while staying true to his values

Lior Ohana | 03.19.25

Israeli tech’s most lucrative exits: Wiz, Mobileye, M-Systems and many others

The $32 billion sale of Wiz to Google is the largest in Israeli tech history, but by no means the only one; From M-Systems to Mobileye, and Wiz topping them all, we revisit the billion-dollar acquisitions that have shaped Israel’s high-tech industry over the years

Ynet | 03.19.25

Why did Google pay $32 billion for Wiz? Behind the tech giant's biggest buy ever

Google plans to fold Wiz’s cloud security platform into a new cybersecurity division, enhancing AI-driven infrastructure and protecting sensitive data; Israeli startup’s seamless tech positions Google to compete directly with Microsoft

Raphael Kahan | 03.19.25

Google's Wiz acquisition could deliver $3.5B tax windfall for Israel

Parent company's proposed $32 billion purchase of Israeli startup Wiz could inject $3.5 billion in taxes, potentially preventing budget cuts and easing the deficit; founders may seek tax minimization strategies

Gad Lior | 03.18.25

ייסדי וויז - מימין: מייסד שותף וסמנכ״ל מחקר ופיתוח, רועי רזניק; מייסד שותף וסמנכ״ל טכנולוגיה, עמי לוטבק; מייסד שותף והמנכ״ל, אסף רפפורט; מייסד שותף וסמנכ״ל מוצר, ינון קוסטיקה

Google parent company to acquire Wiz for $32 billion in biggest exit in Israeli high-tech history

Eight months after talks collapsed, Alphabet to acquire Israeli company in its largest deal ever; firm will remain independent in Israel, with founders set to pocket $2-3B; its 1,800 employees will receive sale and retention grants worth millions

Israel Wullman | 03.18.25

Google's parent Alphabet in advanced talks to acquire Wiz for $30 billion

Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz could be acquired soon , the Wall Street Journal reports; comes nearly a year after the two companies came close to signing a $23 billion deal

News Agencies | 03.17.25

Wiz will be the biggest company of its field in the world: Top female cyber executive shares outlook

In an exclusive interview, Wiz's CMO & VP of Product Strategy forecasts how the cybersecurity company will eclipse its competition, why it was wrong to accept Google's lavish purchase offer, why connections with the group of founders is considered an opportunity and how she learned to embrace failure

Diana Bahur Nir | 11.29.24

המייסדים ובעלי Wiz, מימין: רועי רזניק (סמנכ"ל פיתוח), עמי לוטבק (סמנכ"ל טכנולוגיה), אסף רפפורט (מנכ"ל), ינון קוסטיקה (סמנכ"ל מוצר)

Wiz acquires Israeli startup after declining Google deal

Israeli cloud security giant continues on the path to a Wall Street IPO after purchasing Dazz, focusing on resolving security vulnerabilities via AI

Israel Wullman | 11.21.24

Big in Japan: Wiz lands Softbank deal to boost investment in Asia

Following Israeli cyber firm's decision to pull out of Google acquisition, it seems Wiz is keen on engaging the Asian market, getting into business with Japanese investment giant

Meir Orbach, Calcalist | 08.07.24

Wiz is betting on itself instead of Google

Analysis: Cyber firm needed a good reason to decline Google's $23 billion offer, but when looking at other case studies, like Palo Alto and Waze, things become clearer

Sever Plocker | 07.24.24

Wiz backs out of $23 billion Google deal, eyes IPO instead

CEO Assaf Rappaport announces in memo to employees company now eyeing ambitious IPO plan and $1 billion in annual recurring revenue within next year after talks with tech behemoth break down

News agency | 07.23.24

Google may be betting on Trump's White House return with Its acquisition of Israel's Wiz

In a bold move, Google is believed to be banking on Trump's re-election to ease regulatory hurdles in its potential $23 billion acquisition of Israel's cybersecurity firm Wiz, with tech experts Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway speculating on the strategic timing of the deal

ynet correspondents | 07.22.24

מייסד Wiz אסף רפפורט, ומייסד פאלו אלטו ניר צוק

CrowdStrike's failure marks opportunity for Israel's cybersecurity market

Analysis: After American cybersecurity's product causes unprecedented computer shutdowns across the globe, Israeli companies now have a chance to offer alternative solutions

Sophie Shulman/Calcalist | 07.21.24

The surprising Israeli investors who are cashing in on Google's Wiz deal

While Israel's cybersecurity sector is abuzz with the largest upcoming exit deal in the country's history, some are set to profit more than others

Sophie Shulman, Meir Orbach/Calcalist | 07.18.24

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