Last week, it looked like Google was poised to snap up the cybersecurity start-up Wiz for $23 billion, in what would have been its largest acquisition ever.
The privately held company would instead pursue a public listing on a stock exchange, according to a memo viewed by The New York Times.
Wiz would continue to pursue its previously stated goal of generating $1 billion in recurring revenue ahead of an initial public offering, Assaf Rappaport, Wiz’s chief executive, wrote in the memo.
“While we are flattered by offers we have received, we have chosen to continue on our path to building Wiz,” he wrote.
“Saying no to such humbling offers is tough, but with our exceptional team, I feel confident in making that choice.”
Persons:
Wiz, Assaf Rappaport, ”
Organizations:
Google, The New York Times, Wiz