Proton (Business/Productivity Software) Overview
- Year Founded
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2014
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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500
- Latest Deal Type
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2ndary - Private
- Investors
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3
Proton (Business/Productivity Software) General Information
Description
Developer of an online mailing platform designed to provide a free web-based encrypted email service. The company's platform uses client-side encryption to protect emails and user data and provides end-to-end encrypted email, calendar, drive and virtual private network services, enabling clients to keep emails safe, defend privacy online, keep schedules and plans private and safeguard personal files and documents.
Contact Information
Website
www.proton.meCorporate Office
- Route De La Galaise 32
- Plan-les-Ouates
- 1228 Geneva
- Switzerland
Corporate Office
- Route De La Galaise 32
- Plan-les-Ouates
- 1228 Geneva
- Switzerland
Proton (Business/Productivity Software) Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9. Secondary Transaction - Private | 01-Jan-2026 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 8. Accelerator/Incubator | 01-Jan-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 7. Later Stage VC | 01-Oct-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 6. Grant | 08-Mar-2019 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 5. Early Stage VC | 18-Mar-2015 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 4. Accelerator/Incubator | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||||
| 3. Accelerator/Incubator | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||||
| 2. Product Crowdfunding | 30-Jul-2014 | $550K | $200K | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 1. Angel (individual) | 01-Jun-2014 | $200K | $200K | Completed | Generating Revenue |
Proton (Business/Productivity Software) Comparisons
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Proton (Business/Productivity Software) Competitors (57)
One of Proton (Business/Productivity Software)’s 57 competitors is Hightail, a Formerly VC-backed company based in Campbell, CA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hightail | Formerly VC-backed | Campbell, CA | ||||
| Mailjet | Formerly PE-Backed | Paris, France | ||||
| Mailbird | Venture Capital-Backed | Sacramento, CA | ||||
| Mattermost | Venture Capital-Backed | Palo Alto, CA | ||||
| Egnyte | Private Equity-Backed | Mountain View, CA |
Proton (Business/Productivity Software) Patents
Proton (Business/Productivity Software) Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO-1986007151-A1 | Maintenance installation for the at least partially automatic cleaning and calibration of a measurement sensor probe | Inactive | 30-May-1985 | ||
| DE-3525401-A1 | Measuring device for continuous monitoring of biological or chemical processes by measuring electrochemical values | Active | 30-May-1985 | ||
| FR-2581453-A1 | Device for sampling samples | Inactive | 04-May-1985 | ||
| GB-2174677-A | Sampling apparatus | Active | 04-May-1985 | ||
| GB-2174677-B | Sampling apparatus | Inactive | 04-May-1985 | C12M33/08 |
Proton (Business/Productivity Software) Signals
Proton (Business/Productivity Software) Investors (3)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HK Tech 300 | Accelerator/Incubator | |||
| European Commission | Government | |||
| European Innovation Council | Accelerator/Incubator | Minority |
Proton (Business/Productivity Software) Investments & Acquisitions (3)
Proton (Business/Productivity Software)’s most recent deal was a Early Stage VC with nsave for . The deal was made on 10-Jan-2025.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| nsave | 10-Jan-2025 | Early Stage VC | Other Financial Services | ||
| Standard Notes | 10-Apr-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Application Software | ||
| SimpleLogin | 08-Apr-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Internet Software |
Proton (Business/Productivity Software) Affiliates
Subsidiaries (2)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| SimpleLogin | Paris, France | 2019 | |
| Standard Notes | Chicago, IL | 2016 |
Proton (Business/Productivity Software) FAQs
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When was Proton (Business/Productivity Software) founded?
Proton (Business/Productivity Software) was founded in 2014.
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Where is Proton (Business/Productivity Software) headquartered?
Proton (Business/Productivity Software) is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
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What is the size of Proton (Business/Productivity Software)?
Proton (Business/Productivity Software) has 500 total employees.
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What industry is Proton (Business/Productivity Software) in?
Proton (Business/Productivity Software)’s primary industry is Business/Productivity Software.
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Is Proton (Business/Productivity Software) a private or public company?
Proton (Business/Productivity Software) is a Private company.
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What is Proton (Business/Productivity Software)’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Proton (Business/Productivity Software) is .
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How much funding has Proton (Business/Productivity Software) raised over time?
Proton (Business/Productivity Software) has raised $6.46M.
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Who are Proton (Business/Productivity Software)’s investors?
HK Tech 300, European Commission, and European Innovation Council have invested in Proton (Business/Productivity Software).
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Who are Proton (Business/Productivity Software)’s competitors?
Hightail, Mailjet, Mailbird, Mattermost, and Egnyte are some of the 57 competitors of Proton (Business/Productivity Software).
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