Proton (Business/Productivity Software) Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2014

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 500

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • 2ndary - Private

  • Investors
  • 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.me
Formerly Known As
Proton Technologies
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Corporate Office
  • Route De La Galaise 32
  • Plan-les-Ouates
  • 1228 Geneva
  • Switzerland
+41 022
Primary Industry
Business/Productivity Software
Other Industries
Media and Information Services (B2B)
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • Route De La Galaise 32
  • Plan-les-Ouates
  • 1228 Geneva
  • Switzerland
+41 022

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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
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Proton (Business/Productivity Software) Comparisons

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Employees
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Post Valuation
Last
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Developer of an online mailing platform designed to provide a free web-based encrypted email service. The company's plat
Business/Productivity Software
Geneva, Switzerland
500 As of 2026

Campbell, CA
 

Paris, France
 
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

  • When was Proton (Business/Productivity Software) founded?

    Proton (Business/Productivity Software) was founded in 2014.

  • Where is Proton (Business/Productivity Software) headquartered?

    Proton (Business/Productivity Software) is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

  • What is the size of Proton (Business/Productivity Software)?

    Proton (Business/Productivity Software) has 500 total employees.

  • What industry is Proton (Business/Productivity Software) in?

    Proton (Business/Productivity Software)’s primary industry is Business/Productivity Software.

  • Is Proton (Business/Productivity Software) a private or public company?

    Proton (Business/Productivity Software) is a Private company.

  • What is Proton (Business/Productivity Software)’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Proton (Business/Productivity Software) is .

  • How much funding has Proton (Business/Productivity Software) raised over time?

    Proton (Business/Productivity Software) has raised $6.46M.

  • Who are Proton (Business/Productivity Software)’s investors?

    HK Tech 300, European Commission, and European Innovation Council have invested in Proton (Business/Productivity Software).

  • 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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