Proton Drive / Mail / VPN

Proton is a globally recognized suite of privacy-focused online services, including Proton Mail, Proton VPN, Proton Drive, and Proton Calendar. The brand's origin is rooted in scientific innovation, having been founded in 2014 by a group of scientists who met at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Geneva, Switzerland. The primary mission of the brand is to build an internet where privacy is the default through end-to-end encryption.

Because Proton provides digital services rather than physical goods, its 'manufacturing' is centered around server infrastructure and software development. The company is headquartered in Geneva, and its primary server clusters are located in Switzerland and Iceland, countries known for their strong privacy laws. Unlike many tech firms that are owned by large multinational conglomerates, Proton remains independent and is largely owned by the Proton Foundation, ensuring it stays true to its original privacy goals.