Proton

Privacy by default

Geneva, Switzerland · Founded 2014 · $4.5M raised

Headquarters
Geneva, Geneva
Employees
201–500
Founded
2014
Business Model
B2B2C
Website
proton.me
Total Funding
$4.5M
Last Round
$2.0M GrantMar 2019
Rounds
3

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About

Proton helps people communicate, protect their data and identity, and avoid having their data sold, building a better internet where privacy is the default. Proton was born in Switzerland in 2014 when a team of scientists who met at CERN decided to provide this alternative. Proton AG is a Swiss corporation whose primary shareholder is the non-profit Proton Foundation, and the company is used by millions globally.

Summary

Proton is a Cybersecurity company based in Geneva, Switzerland, founded in 2014. It has raised $4.5M in total across 3 rounds, most recently a $2.0M Grant round in Mar 2019. Investors include European Innovation Council Fund and CRV (Charles River).

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Funding History

GrantMar 2019
$2.0M

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