[Sources: Palo Alto Networks in Talks to Acquire AI Agent Security Startup Clutch Security for Approximately $500 Million] According to TechCrunch, citing sources familiar with the matter, cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks is in talks to acquire Israeli AI agent security startup Clutch Security for approximately $500 million in cash, potentially including milestone payments. Neither company has commented, and the deal has not been announced and may not be completed. The newspaper *Informa* first reported the talks. Clutch focuses on securing AI agents' access to enterprise systems. In January 2025, it was valued at approximately $85 million in its Series A funding round, and currently has annual recurring revenue approaching $10 million.