Proton
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Founded Date 9th May 1997
Company Description
About Proton – Technology Information and Internet – Building a Better Internet Through Privacy
At Proton, the mission is simple: to create a better internet where privacy is a fundamental right. The company believes that privacy is the foundation of a free and open society, and is committed to developing technology that puts people before profits.
Founded by scientists from CERN and MIT, Proton operates under the governance of the Proton Foundation, a Swiss non-profit organisation. It is fully independent, community-funded, and 100% subscription-based, meaning no reliance on ads or data mining.
Proton is building a privacy-first, open-source ecosystem designed to give users full control over their digital lives.
Proton Ecosystem:
- Proton Mail: A secure, ad-free email service with end-to-end encryption
- Proton VPN: A fast and secure VPN for private browsing and online protection
- Proton Calendar: An encrypted calendar that keeps schedules fully private
- Proton Drive: Secure cloud storage with encrypted file sharing and private document editing
- Proton Pass: A password manager with built-in 2FA, secure notes, and encrypted storage
- Proton Authenticator: A free, open-source 2FA app for enhanced account security
- Lumo: A privacy-focused AI assistant integrated within Proton’s secure ecosystem
Trusted by over 100 million users worldwide, Proton is relied upon by journalists, activists, NGOs, academics, and professionals seeking a secure alternative to traditional Big Tech platforms.
Headquartered in Switzerland, with offices across Europe and beyond, Proton is powered by a diverse team of over 600 people across 20+ countries, all working towards one shared goal: making privacy the default for everyone.


