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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🛍️ Proton Product and Pricing News
- Proton Drive now allows users to play the classic 1993 shooter Doom directly in their browsers by uploading a Doom IWAD file and clicking 'Preview,' thanks to the integration of the open-source library dwasm.
- Proton now allows file attachments in Proton Pass for paid plans, enabling users to store important information like backup codes in various formats.
- Proton warns it may leave Geneva if Swiss telecommunications surveillance laws become more intrusive than EU regulations, potentially impacting its 100 million users.
- Proton introduced a new feature for Proton Drive that optimizes storage on Windows devices by automatically removing local files while keeping them accessible from File Explorer.
- Proton VPN announced an upgrade to NetShield, adding phishing protection to block DNS calls to known phishing domains.
- Proton has launched new apps for Windows, iOS, and Android to enhance user experience and connectivity.
- Proton has launched Proton Drive 2.0 for macOS with faster uploads, downloads, and file status monitoring, and plans to release an SDK for a future Linux version.
- Proton has released updated VPN apps for Windows, iOS, and Android with a new design, customizable profiles, and widgets for easier and faster connections.
👔 Proton CEO, Management and Leadership Team
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⚔️ 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
💼 Proton Hiring and Layoffs
- Proton has grown to nearly 600 employees globally, offering a suite of privacy-focused services including Proton Mail, Calendar, Drive, VPN, Pass, and Wallet.
- Proton is currently hiring, as announced by Senior Product Designer Alejandra Chevey and Engineering Manager Lukas S.
- 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.
🤖 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'École Polytechnique to support European sovereignty.
- Proton is used as an email service provider by Buck Throckmorton and Joe Mannix.
📈 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.
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