Cyber Firm Wiz Celebrates Google Deal With Lavish Party, Katy Perry Performance
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Cybersecurity firm Wiz, co-founded by Assaf Rapaport, celebrated its $32 billion sale to Google with a lavish party in Thailand. The event featured a surprise performance by pop star Katy Perry, costing an estimated $3-5 million. This follows a history of extravagant employee celebrations by Wiz, including trips to Mauritius and Las Vegas, and concerts by major artists.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Wiz celebrated its $32 billion sale to Google with a lavish party in Thailand.
- Pop star Katy Perry performed at the event, reportedly earning $3-5 million.
- The celebration is estimated to have cost tens of millions of shekels.
- This event continues Wiz's tradition of extravagant employee parties.
- Previous celebrations included trips to Mauritius and a concert by Pitbull.
Cybersecurity firm Wiz, co-founded by Assaf Rapaport, recently hosted an extravagant celebration for its employees following its historic $32 billion sale to Google. The event, estimated to have cost tens of millions of shekels, took place at a luxury resort in Khao Lak, Thailand, near Phuket.
The highlight of the multi-day event was a surprise performance by international pop star Katy Perry. Perry, who reportedly commanded a fee of $3 to $5 million for her set, performed a full show of her hits for the employees. The total cost of bringing Perry, including her extensive entourage and logistical requirements for a remote location, is estimated to be between $3 million and $5 million (approximately 11 to 18 million shekels).
This lavish celebration continues a tradition of extravagant parties for Wiz employees. In November 2021, following a $250 million funding round, dozens of employees were flown to Mauritius for a "Survivor"-themed event hosted by Guy Zuarz. In March 2022, a company event featured performances by Israeli artists Saritt Hadad, Berry Sakharof, and Ninet Tayeb, including a reunion duet with Ran Danker. In February 2025, ahead of the Google deal, a disco party called "Wizkoteq" inspired by ABBA was held at Expo Tel Aviv, costing an estimated 10 million shekels and featuring numerous artists.
During Operation "Iron Swords," the company flew employees to Las Vegas for a conference themed around a fictional airline, "WizAir," which included a performance by Pitbull. The article suggests that Wiz has set a new standard for corporate celebrations in Israel with these high-profile events.
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