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.
Location
Geneva, Switzerland
Employees
201-500
Founded
2014
Industry
SaaS, Privacy Tech
Parent Company
Proton Foundation
Funding Category
Grant (Horizon 2020)
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.
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.
