Wiz and Lacework: Billion-Dollar Merger Madness Unveiled!

Could Wiz, The $10 Billion Goliath, Be Acquiring $8.3 billion Valued Lacework? — It's Not as Crazy as it Sounds

Hold onto your keyboard keys and prepare for some drama juicier than a ripe peach, because when it comes to corporate merges, things are getting spicy. Word on the street is that Lacework — remember them? The once shining star that stood tall with an impressive valuation of $8.3 billion — could be moseying on down to Acquisition Town, with a ticket priced at a seemingly measly $150-$200 million.

The name on that ticket? None other than the formidable security sovereign, Wiz. We've got some insiders nestled close to the action claiming that promise rings have been exchanged. However, it seems they're still smoothing out some prenuptial agreements, metaphorically speaking. In other words, we're in the "it's complicated" phase of the deal. No wedding bells have rung out yet, folks!

Sister Startups

While it might seem a bit of an odd couple — different cloud-security circles, you see — these two might just be the perfect puzzle pieces for each other. Invested eyeballs are now peeled on the finer aspects of this union, like who’s paying whom and how much is in cash or stocks.

Side-Step From Wiz

Wiz, wisely, kept their poker face when asked for a comment but didn’t let the opportunity for a humble brag slip them by. They hinted at their ambitious growth track and a "consolidate, don't segregate" strategy for the future of the security industry. They're not sitting back and letting the wedding planners handle things; no sir, they're actively out there matchmaking across the sector. Consider them on the prowl.

The Billion Dollar Dream

Breaking hearts and records, Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport, a big-league player known for slam dunk ventures, is eyeing the prize: a cool $1 billion in annual recurring revenue (ARR) before the company's big IPO day. With a tally of $350 million ARR as of February 2024 and a self-set deadline of 2025, he’s got his work cut out for him. But with Lacework’s reported $100 million ARR, he might just net himself a tidy boost.

Cloud Security: A Tale of Two Strategies

This potential merger casts a spotlight on two counter paths in the security startup playground. Firstly, as the buzzer rings signaling the end of investment rounds, some well-pumped players like Lacework stumble and struggle to measure up to their inflated expectations. Enter Wiz, a classic knight in shining armor, proposing a "Let's take over the world together" sort of deal.

Alternatevely, some other playmakers see themselves not just as players but also as referees, orchestrators of the big game. Scooping up potential rivals to consolidate their position and power is part of their playbook. Wiz's own trophy cabinet already boasts the newly added Gem Security, acquired for a cool $350 million.

The Legacy of Lacework

So what about our potential bride-to-be, Lacework? Over its nonet of existence, it's lured in funding that exceeds $1.8 billion — a sum that could make a dragon weep. The lion's share of this, a whopping $1.3 billion, came in during a 2021 fund-raiser that proudly pegged the company's worth at $8.3 billion. Not bad for a startup that’s not even a decade old.

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