- Hopper is an AI-powered travel booking platform based in Montreal, Canada, that specializes in price prediction and has achieved a valuation of over $5 billion, positioning itself as a leader in the travel tech market.
- In March 2026, Hopper secured a significant $96 million investment from Capital One to enhance its travel fintech capabilities and announced a long-term deal to power the travel rewards program for Royal Bank of Canada, displacing Expedia as their partner.
- Hopper's client roster includes major financial institutions like Capital One and Royal Bank of Canada, alongside partnerships with over 12 global banks to provide travel services, showcasing its strong foothold in the B2B travel sector.
- Hopper's ideal buyers are financial institutions and travel brands looking to leverage AI for enhanced customer loyalty and revenue growth, making it essential for sales teams to engage with them as they expand their proprietary travel solutions.
Engineering is Hopper’s largest department with roughly 230 employees, underscoring the firm’s focus on data science, machine learning, and mobile development. Business Management (76) and Marketing & Product (74) collectively shape commercial strategy and customer acquisition, while Sales & Support (55) handles traveler interactions. Finance & Administration (42) and Operations (26) provide internal infrastructure, with Human Resources (16) and Information Technology (14) managing people programs and technical backbone. A small “Other” category (23) captures specialized roles, and there is currently no active headcount in Real Estate.
Hopper’s workforce is geographically diverse. Roughly two-thirds of employees are spread across smaller hubs or remote roles classified as “Other” (360). Among named offices, New York hosts the largest contingent at 52 employees, followed by Boston (36), Montreal (27), Toronto (24), Los Angeles (13), Singapore (12), San Francisco (11), Chicago (11), and Vancouver (10). This blend of North American and international locations supports around-the-clock product development and customer service.
