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Key facts
Counted staff
4,866
self-reported band not used
Founded
1985
41 years
Legal entities
None matched
Office countries
1
1 address
Funding rounds
1
Debt financing · May 2019 · US$ 454.9M
Company type
Privately Held
self-reported
Description
Perusahan Otomobil Nasional Berhad (PROTON) began as Malaysia’s first national car project, founded with the aim to accelerate Malaysia’s economic development and lay the foundations for the local automotive industry. In 2017, PROTON entered its next phase to be a modern and global automotive brand; through a partnership between its two principals, DRB-HICOM and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. Today, PROTON continues to delight its customers with cars anchored on its brand promise of Inspiring Connections, and founded on its core values of always delivering Innovative Technology, Reliability and International standards.
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Locations
Country footprint
Show as table · Offices in 1 country
| Countries | 1 |
|---|---|
| Primary country | MY |
All codes: MY
Addresses
- MYPROTON Centre of Excellence; Km 33.8 Westbound, Lebuhraya Shah Alam; Subang, Selangor 47600Primary
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Funding
Rounds1
Round typeDebt financing · non-equity funding
Amount (USD)454,900,000
Stage ranknot recorded
Investors named1
Since last round6 yr 7 mo
Funding
Show as table · 1 funding round
| Rounds | 1 |
|---|---|
| Axis | 1985 to 2026 |
| Debt financing · 28 May 2019 | US$ 454.9M |
Dated rounds only. The axis ends at the date this profile was last observed, not at today.
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Financials
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People & contacts
1 employee profiles on record · names withheld.
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FAQ
How many people work at Proton?
4,866 counted staff profiles at January 2026. The brand's self-reported band sits above that count and is not published as a headcount.
Where does Proton have offices?
One address on record, Malaysia only. Primary: PROTON Centre of Excellence, Km 33.8 Westbound, Lebuhraya Shah Alam, Subang, Selangor 47600.
Has Proton raised funding?
One round. Latest 28 May 2019: debt financing, US$454,900,000, investor China Construction Bank.
What does Proton list as its specialties?
One tag on the brand's own list, among them automotive.
Which companies are listed alongside Proton?
176 profiles list Proton as a peer — 99th percentile in Motor Vehicle Manufacturing. It lists ten peers of its own. BYD Malaysia and Toyota Malaysia list it back.