Proton is a privacy-focused technology company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. It develops an integrated suite of privacy-first tools, including Proton Mail, the world's largest end-to-end encrypted email service with over 100 million users and organizations. The product portfolio extends to Proton VPN, Proton Drive for encrypted cloud storage, Proton Calendar, Proton Pass for password management, Proton Docs, Proton Sheets, Proton Meet, and Proton Wallet, among others. All services are built on a foundation of end-to-end encryption, privacy technology, and open-source software development.
The company is structured as a for-profit entity with a non-profit primary shareholder, the Proton Foundation, and has never taken venture capital funding. This model maintains complete independence, allowing focus on its mission of building a better internet where privacy is the default. All Proton services are open-source and have been independently audited for security, earning recommendations from the United Nations.
Proton's technical work encompasses end-to-end encryption, security auditing, and the development of privacy-centric applications across cloud services, email, productivity software, and cybersecurity. The company operates in industry verticals including privacy technology, email services, cloud services, cybersecurity, and productivity software.
