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 ~500 employees

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Employees
500
+1.6% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$100K
Revenue ~$50M
12-month attrition
8.6%
Tech: 9.4%
H1B filings, FY2026
1
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Plusgrade went from 369 employees in Oct 2024 to 500 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 29 people joined, 8 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Engineering183
Other140
Operations39
Finance36
Marketing29
Product25
Sales23
HR13

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 500 employees, up 1.6% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

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 $100K in revenue per employee, based on $50M annual revenue and 500 employees.

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