Proton Analysis: $4M Raised
What is Proton?
Proton is a privacy-focused technology company that offers secure communication and data storage solutions. Their approach emphasizes end-to-end encryption, ensuring that user data remains private and inaccessible to third parties. By prioritizing user privacy, Proton enables individuals and businesses to communicate and store information securely.
Employees
201-500
Founded
2014
Industry
SaaS, Privacy Tech
Parent Company
Proton Foundation
Parent Company Website
Public Company Status
Private
Product Features & Capabilities
- Proton Mail for encrypted email communication
- Proton VPN for secure online browsing
- Proton Drive for encrypted cloud storage
- Proton Calendar for private scheduling
- Proton Pass for secure password management.
Use Cases
Secure email communication to prevent spam and tracking; Browse the internet privately with a VPN; Store and share files securely in the cloud; Organize personal schedules with privacy; Manage passwords securely to prevent data breaches.
How much Proton raised
Seed - $2 million USD
March 18, 2015Lead Investor: Charles River Ventures (CRV), Fondation Genevoise pour l’Innovation Technologique (FONGIT)
Grant (Horizon 2020) - €2 million
March 8, 2019Lead Investor: European Commission
Other Considerations
Over 100 million users globally; Founded by scientists at CERN; Based in Switzerland under strong privacy laws.
