Palo Alto Networks (PANW.US) reported to be in talks to acquire AI security startup Clutch, with a transaction amount of approximately $500 million

According to Golden Ten Data APP, reports indicate that Palo Alto Networks (PANW.US) is in negotiations to acquire Israeli AI security startup Clutch Security, with the deal valued at approximately $500 million. The report notes that negotiations are still ongoing, and it remains to be seen whether a deal will ultimately be reached.

Reportedly, Clutch has developed products to help enterprises track passwords and authentication codes used by AI agents. As enterprises incorporate AI agents into their daily operations, the demand for the management and security monitoring of these credentials has increased, and Clutch's technological direction precisely addresses this need.

According to reports, Clutch has already raised over $20 million from investors, including Lightspeed Venture Partners and SignalFire.

As enterprises experience a surge in demand to defend against AI-related cyberattacks, the annual recurring revenue (ARR) of Palo Alto Networks' next-generation solutions has soared to $9.1 billion. Since the start of this year, the stock has risen by a total of 89%.