Since this case is more or less obvious I would really like to know how Googles/Alphabets decision making process works. For example: A start-up with interesti

Since this case is more or less obvious I would really like to know how Googles/Alphabets decision making process works. For example: A start-up with interesting new technology and a headquarter near capital city (Government nearby/useful for lobbing) -> buy it, or a small company in the country -> "borrow" it.