Proton AG
PrivateLast Round
Grant
Mar 8, 2019
Total Funding Raised
$4.8M
Momentum
Top 5%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Proton AG operates in Cybersecurity and is based in Plan-les-Ouates. Its latest recorded funding round was a Grant round in March 2019.
Proton AG is a software company that provides a suite of privacy-focused online services, including encrypted email, VPN, calendar, cloud storage, and a password manager.
Sector
Cybersecurity
Verticals
Data Protection, Email Security, Cloud Security, Identity & Access, Enterprise Communication
Business Model
B2C
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS, Freemium
AI Layer
Application
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| Nord Security | 81% |
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Proton AG Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant | Mar 8, 2019 | ||||
| Seed | Mar 18, 2015 | ||||
| Crowdfunding | Jul 30, 2014 |
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Proton AG Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Fongit | Seed |
| European Commission | Grant |
| CRV | Seed |
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Recent news
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- has_issues_withNov 5, 2026
On Nov 5th '26, Proton faces backlash as its CEO reportedly pressures engineers to reduce manual coding and dismisses calls for additional security testing as AI adoption accelerates.
- has_issues_withNov 2, 2026
Proton faces subscription cancellations after leadership criticism over its AI adoption strategy, as users worry about potential compromises in data security standards and privacy guarantees.
- has_issues_withOct 31, 2026
Following criticism of its AI strategy and workplace culture, Proton pledges to release and open-source internal AI tools, including more capable Lumo versions, and publish details of its software review processes on Oct 30th '26.
- launchesOct 26, 2026
Proton publishes a Flock map showing the locations of more than 200,000 cameras worldwide, including cameras in the United States and Canada.
- is_developingOct 22, 2026
Proton might be quietly developing its own privacy browser, with job listings and a teaser pointing to an upcoming official reveal.
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Proton AG Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Proton AG a public or private company?
Proton AG is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Proton AG?
Proton AG is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Proton AG's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Proton AG worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for Proton AG is not publicly available.
Can I buy Proton AG stock?
Proton AG shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Proton AG's last funding round?
Proton AG's most recent funding round was Grant on March 8, 2019.
Who are the main investors in Proton AG?
Key investors in Proton AG include Fongit, CRV.
Will Proton AG IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Proton AG.
How can I track Proton AG secondary market activity?
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