Google's 12 Best Acquisitions

This diversity of acquisitions speaks to Google’s willingness to consider just about any tech company that passes its famous “Toothbrush Test,” an M&A litmus test developed by co-founder Larry Page. Under the test, a target company must produce something that you would use once or twice a day, and that would also make your life better.

Alphabet (formerly Google) has made a number of notable acquisitions over the years applying its famous "toothbrush test" and penchant for acquihires. The M&A has allowed Google to expand into new industries.