Proton Email Format
Technology, Information and InternetGeneva, Switzerland501-1000 Employees
Proton is a Swiss technology company building a privacy-first, open-source ecosystem designed to support a free and open internet. Created by scientists from CERN and MIT and governed by the Proton Foundation, a Swiss non-profit, it operates on a subscription model and does not rely on ads or data mining. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, Proton maintains offices in multiple cities worldwide, underscoring its global reach. Its user base spans journalists, activists, NGOs, academics, and creatives who rely on privacy-focused tools to protect information and communications. In early 2026, Proton launched a Proton VPN browser extension, reflecting ongoing expansion of its privacy ecosystem.