Google’s massive $32 billion acquisition of cloud security startup Wiz has cleared a major regulatory hurdle, moving one step closer to completion. According to Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially cleared the deal after completing its antitrust review. Rappaport confirmed the development during a Wall Street Journal event this week, as reported by Reuters.
The DOJ’s approval marks a significant step forward for one of the largest cybersecurity acquisitions in history. While the review’s clearance doesn’t signal the finalization of the merger, it removes a critical obstacle that could have delayed or derailed the deal. Rappaport noted that there are still several regulatory and operational steps remaining before the acquisition officially closes.
The deal, first announced in March 2025, is expected to close in early 2026, pending final regulatory approvals from other jurisdictions. Once completed, Wiz will become a key part of Google Cloud’s security portfolio, bolstering its position against competitors like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.
Google first approached Wiz in 2024 with a $23 billion offer, which the startup declined. At that time, Rappaport expressed confidence in Wiz’s potential to grow independently a belief that ultimately paid off. By early 2025, renewed negotiations resulted in a $32 billion agreement, reflecting both Wiz’s rapid growth and the increasing importance of cybersecurity in the cloud computing sector.
Founded in 2020 by former Microsoft security engineers, Wiz has quickly become one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies in the world, offering advanced cloud-native security solutions to enterprises globally. Its platform helps organizations detect vulnerabilities, manage risks, and protect cloud workloads across multiple environments.
For Google, acquiring Wiz represents a strategic investment in trust and security, key factors for winning enterprise clients in the competitive cloud market. The acquisition is expected to strengthen Google Cloud’s offerings and accelerate innovation in threat detection, data protection, and compliance tools.
With the DOJ’s green light secured, Google’s $32 billion Wiz deal is now one step away from reshaping the future of cloud security and enterprise computing.
