Palo Alto Networks in Talks to Acquire AI Agent Security Startup Clutch for $500M

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Palo Alto Networks is reportedly negotiating to buy Clutch, a startup focused on securing AI agents, for about $500 million. Clutch is backed by investors Lightspeed and SignalFire. According to a source, the company was last valued at $85 million. The report does not confirm whether the deal will be finalized. The talks highlight growing interest from major cybersecurity firms in protecting AI-driven systems.

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