Google’s $32B Wiz Deal Almost Matches Its Top 10 Acquisitions Combined1 min read

In a historic move, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) has announced by its biggest acquisition ever, striking a $32 billion deal to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz. This staggering price tag almost equals what Google has spent on its top 10 previous acquisitions – combined reportedly.

Before this, Google’s largest purchase was Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion in 2011. However, that deal ultimately didn’t pay off – Google sold Motorola to Lenovo for just $2.91 billion in 2014.

With the Wiz acquisition, Google continues its long history of strategic takeovers, having spent billions on key companies since the early 2000s, starting with its 2006 purchase of YouTube for $1.65 billion.

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Google’s 11 Biggest Acquisitions (Now Including Wiz):

1. Wiz (2024) – $32 billion Google’s most expensive acquisition ever.
2. Motorola Mobility (2011) – $12.5 billion Later sold to Lenovo for $2.91B.
3. Mandiant (2022) – $5.4 billion Cybersecurity powerhouse, formerly FireEye.
4. Nest (2014) – $3.2 billion Smart home products division.
5. DoubleClick (2007) – $3.1 billion Online advertising giant, now part of Google Ad Manager.
6. Looker (2019) – $2.6 billion Data analytics firm, deal completed in 2020.
7. Fitbit (2021) – $2.1 billion Wearable fitness technology leader.
8. YouTube (2006) – $1.65 billion Now one of Google’s most valuable assets.
9. Waze (2013) – $1.15 billion Navigation app used by millions worldwide.
10. HTC Smartphone Division (2017) – $1.1 billion Boosted Google’s Pixel phone lineup.
11. AdMob (2009) – $750 million Mobile advertising platform acquisition.

Google’s appetite for game-changing acquisitions doesn’t stop there. Over the years, it has also acquired companies like DeepMind Technologies (AI research), Boston Dynamics (robotics, later sold), Photomath (math-solving AI), Orbitera (cloud commerce), and many more.

As Google continues to strengthen its hold on cybersecurity, AI, and emerging tech, the Wiz deal signals a bold push into the future. With $32 billion on the table, all eyes are now on what Google will do next.

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