https://pitchbook.com/tag/google google en-US Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:40:42 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/uber-takes-another-step-in-returning-to-the-self-driving-car-race Autonomous driving startup Waabi raised a $750 million Series C, plus a $250 million commitment from Uber. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:40:42 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/uber-takes-another-step-in-returning-to-the-self-driving-car-race https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/alphabets-acquisition-activity-declines-as-us-files-antitrust-suit A new lawsuit filed by the DOJ may cause Alphabet to approach new acquisitions more carefully. Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/alphabets-acquisition-activity-declines-as-us-files-antitrust-suit https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/potential-fallout-big-tech-backlash Possible implications of antitrust action against Big Tech joins a TikTok takeover offer, a sports SPAC and more in our recap of the week. Sun, 02 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/potential-fallout-big-tech-backlash https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/newspapers-battle-a-pandemic Battered by the coronavirus crisis, many newspapers are in dire straits. US lawmakers are weighing multiple options that could help—including one that focuses on Facebook and Google. Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/newspapers-battle-a-pandemic https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/9-big-things-the-ftc-wont-let-tech-be Questions for Google, Amazon and other tech titans join 'Parasite,' a failed presidential pursuit and startup shutdowns in our recap of the week Sun, 16 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/9-big-things-the-ftc-wont-let-tech-be https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/big-tech-keeps-up-acquisitions-amid-antitrust-probes A flurry of antitrust investigations at home and abroad hasn’t suppressed big tech’s appetite for young startups. Google has been among the most active. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/big-tech-keeps-up-acquisitions-amid-antitrust-probes https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/9-big-things-the-end-of-the-beginning-at-google The departures of Larry Page and Sergey Brin join bad news for two VC darlings, a bidding war, and a record IPO in our recap of the week. Sun, 08 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/9-big-things-the-end-of-the-beginning-at-google https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/12-big-things-spooky-startups-at-a-distance WeWork's unwinding, Blackstone's big day and a flurry of unicorn layoffs join Google's quantum leap in our recap of the week. Sun, 27 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/12-big-things-spooky-startups-at-a-distance https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/do-not-pass-go-regulating-big-tech-would-risk-dismantling-startup-exit-routes The largest tech companies have come under increased scrutiny amid antitrust concerns. But breaking up Big Tech could have unpredictable effects on the startups that such measures aim to protect. Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/do-not-pass-go-regulating-big-tech-would-risk-dismantling-startup-exit-routes https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/why-ai-is-making-tech-giants-like-google-and-amazon-even-harder-to-beat It's clear that AI is no longer a nascent prototype tech of the future. It's being industrialized at a massive scale, impacting billions of people at the behest of the world's biggest companies. Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/why-ai-is-making-tech-giants-like-google-and-amazon-even-harder-to-beat https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/a-26b-takeover-of-looker-shows-googles-head-is-in-the-cloud Google has agreed to purchase business intelligence analytics platform provider Looker for $2.6 billion, marking its biggest acquisition in five years. Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/a-26b-takeover-of-looker-shows-googles-head-is-in-the-cloud https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/you-spin-me-right-round-mapping-google-launchpads-global-reach Google's Launchpad program has helped startups worldwide tackle AI & machine learning problems. Here's where the accelerator has invested around the world. Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/you-spin-me-right-round-mapping-google-launchpads-global-reach https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/qa-google-launchpads-kevin-otoole-on-the-initiatives-mission Google's Launchpad program matches startups with in-house AI & machine learning experts. We spoke to Kevin O'Toole, head of international growth and research for the initiative, to learn more. Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/qa-google-launchpads-kevin-otoole-on-the-initiatives-mission https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/sinking-their-teeth-in-the-ma-activity-of-the-faangs Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google are worth a combined $2.7 trillion. No wonder they terrify their competitors and regulators alike. Mon, 30 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/sinking-their-teeth-in-the-ma-activity-of-the-faangs https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/big-tech-stocks-soar-to-new-record-highs The largest, most well-known technology stocks soared higher Friday on earnings. All are active M&A investors, raising hopes of further activity in areas like AI and self-driving. Fri, 27 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/big-tech-stocks-soar-to-new-record-highs https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/alphabet-doubling-down-on-google-hardware-with-pixel-2-launch Alphabet is preparing to double down on its Google-branded hardware offerings with the launch of the Pixel 2 line of smartphones Wednesday. The timing could hardly be more auspicious. Mon, 02 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/alphabet-doubling-down-on-google-hardware-with-pixel-2-launch https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/googles-new-messaging-app-signals-big-opportunity-for-startups Google has announced the launch of Allo, a messaging service that integrates an AI assistant. Startups should take note, as it could be a sign of a huge opportunity. Wed, 21 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/googles-new-messaging-app-signals-big-opportunity-for-startups https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/alphabet-and-uber-set-to-go-head-to-head Alphabet SVP David Drummond stepping down from Uber's board may signal a contentious future between the two companies. Tue, 30 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/alphabet-and-uber-set-to-go-head-to-head