Plusgrade

Plusgrade is a global technology company founded in 2009 by Ken Harris, headquartered in Montreal, Canada. The company specializes in optimizing ancillary revenue for the travel and hospitality industries. Plusgrade's mission is to help airlines, hotels, cruise lines, and other service providers generate new revenue streams while enhancing customer experiences through innovative upselling and upgrade solutions. The company offers a range of services, including an upgrade bidding platform that allows travelers to bid for premium seat upgrades, as well as tools like Seat Blocker and SpeedPass to improve traveler convenience. Plusgrade also provides hospitality solutions through its Plusgrade Hospitality division, which helps hotels maximize revenue. Following its acquisition of Points in 2022, Plusgrade expanded into loyalty commerce, integrating various revenue sources to benefit travel businesses worldwide. With over 250 clients globally, including more than 200 airlines, Plusgrade is recognized as a leader in the travel technology sector.

Information Technology & Services Montreal, Canada Founded 2009 ~375 employees

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Employees
375
+1.4% in 3 months
Revenue / employee
$133K
Revenue ~$50M
12-month attrition
8.2%
Tech: 8.1%
H1B filings, FY2026
1
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Plusgrade went from 239 employees in Jul 2023 to 375 in Jun 2025. Last 6 months: 43 people joined, 12 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other128
Engineering125
Operations25
Finance24
Marketing20
Product20
Sales19
HR9

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Marketing2

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 1 filings.

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Plusgrade FAQ

How many employees does Plusgrade have?

Plusgrade has about 375 employees, up 1.4% over the last 3 months (as of Jun 2025).

Does Plusgrade sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Plusgrade filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Marketing role.

What is Plusgrade's revenue per employee?

Plusgrade makes about $133K in revenue per employee, based on $50M annual revenue and 375 employees.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles. Updated 27 Nov 2025.