Proton | News, Hiring, Layoffs, Competitors, CEO, Fundraising Insights
Proton is a community-first organization based in Switzerland that provides a suite of privacy-focused services, including Proton...
Proton is a community-first organization based in Switzerland that provides a suite of privacy-focused services, including Proton Mail, Proton VPN, Proton Calendar, Proton Drive, and Proton Pass. Founded through a public crowdfunding campaign, Proton is dedicated to building a better internet by prioritizing user privacy and security. With over 100 million users worldwide, Proton's services are designed to protect online privacy and circumvent censorship, making it a trusted alternative to Big Tech.
Website
Headquarters
Geneva, Geneva
Size
201-500 employees
Industry
Software Development
Specialities
Secure Email, Internet Privacy, Encrypted Email, VPN, Privacy, Online Privacy, Online Security, Password manager, Cybersecurity, Encryption, File storage solution, SAAS, Privacy Tech, cloud storage, End-to-end encryption, Internet, Free email , Technology
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ποΈ Proton Product and Pricing News
- Proton has launched Proton Docs, an end-to-end encrypted document collaboration tool as part of Proton Drive, ensuring privacy from data breaches and AI models.
- Proton introduced a new feature in Drive that allows users to share files with edit access without requiring recipients to have a Proton account.
- Proton promotes Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and offers a feature to send BTC via email using Proton Wallet, emphasizing security with their Proton Sentinel program.
- Proton VPN added more free servers in the Netherlands for Turkish users to counteract internet censorship.
- Proton has introduced a new 'Computers' tab in the Proton Drive iOS app, allowing users to access files synced from their desktop directly on their iPhone.
- Proton has introduced 'vaults' in Proton Pass, which are encrypted digital containers for securely storing logins, aliases, 2FA codes, and other personal information.
- Proton is now offering @pm.me as an email address.
- Proton has launched Proton Wallet, a self-custody Bitcoin wallet available globally on web, iOS, and Android, with features like Bitcoin via Email for secure transactions and privacy protection.
π Proton CEO, Management and Leadership Team
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βοΈ Proton Alternatives and Competitors
- Okta |
- BetterCloud |
- Cisco Duo |
- Netgate pfSense |
- Absolute Secure Access |
- NordVPN |
- Surfshark |
- PureVPN |
- ExpressVPN |
- Atlas VPN |
- Private Internet Access |
- Brave |
- Norton Secure VPN |
- Cloudflare Zero Trust Services |
- FortiGate |
- NordLayer |
- PrivadoVPN |
- Windscribe |
- IPVanish |
- Hotspot Shield |
- Planet VPN |
- SekurVPN |
- CyberGhost
πΌ Proton Hiring and Layoffs
- Benjamin Walsh has joined Proton as Social & Community Manager in Spain, previously working in a similar role at another company.
- Proton is hiring a Senior CRO Lead to enhance their website and mobile experiences for user acquisition and subscriptions, as announced by Mike Stachurski, Head of Digital Marketing.
- John Hall has joined Proton as the Head of Talent Acquisition.
- OndΕej Illek has left Proton, where he served as Talent Acquisition Lead in Prague, Czechia, to join Finlay as Co-Founder & COO.
π€ Proton Developer, Integration and Automation News
- ProtonVPN has partnered with Vivaldi to offer alternatives to Big Tech.
- Proton has partnered with Porkbun to offer users $1 off new domains and easy custom domain configuration for Proton Mail Essentials & Professional.
- Proton offers its secure services for free to L'Γcole Polytechnique to support European sovereignty.
- Proton is used as an email service provider by Buck Throckmorton and Joe Mannix.
- Proton supports nsave, a Swiss fintech startup, which raised $18 million in Series A funding to launch an investment platform.
π Proton Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News
- Proton observed a 490% increase in VPN usage in the USA on January 19, 2025, following TikTok going offline ahead of a scheduled ban.
- Proton raised over $1 million in their 2024 Lifetime Account Charity Fundraiser to support organizations fighting for privacy and human rights.
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