Palo Alto Networks paid $500M for Thrive-backed Console, sources say
TechCrunch AI · rss · 2026-09-03
Sources say Palo Alto Networks acquired Console, a Thrive-backed AI IT service automation startup, for roughly $500 million.
Industry watchers believe the deal leaves Sequoia-backed Serval as the de-facto startup leader in AI IT service automation.
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