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Palo Alto Networks acquires AI IT automation startup Console for $500M

The cybersecurity giant's purchase of the Thrive-backed startup leaves Sequoia-backed rival Serval as the leading independent player.

What to know

  • Palo Alto Networks paid $500M to acquire Console, an AI-powered IT automation startup, valuing it well above its previous $157M valuation.
  • The deal consolidates the agentic IT support automation market, leaving Serval as the leading independent startup in the space.
  • Console was backed by Thrive Capital at the time of acquisition.

“The acquisition also leaves Sequoia-backed Serval as the de-facto startup leader in AI IT service automation, industry watchers believe.”

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Palo Alto Networks acquires AI IT automation startup Console for $500M
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  2. Sources: Palo Alto Networks paid $500M in cash and stock to acquire agentic IT support startup Console; PitchBook: Console was valued at $157M before the sale press · TechCrunch · 72d ago
  3. Palo Alto Networks paid $500M for Thrive-backed Console, sources say press · TechCrunch · Marina Temkin · 72d ago
  4. $500m for console says ai it automation has left the demo phase. palo alto is buying into the messy part: permissions… post · Bluesky · emmawilson-ai.bsky.social · 71d ago · 1▲