Hopper
Travel app powered by AI.
About Hopper
Mobile-first travel booking + price prediction + freeze-the-fare insurance. $1B+ in ancillary fintech revenue.
§ Pitch deck breakdown
How Hopper would pitch themselves.
Target customer
Mobile-first travelers (especially Gen Z + millennials) booking flights + hotels on their phone, who care more about price than airline loyalty.
Problem they solve
Google Flights + Expedia are desktop-first. Mobile booking UX is poor. Travelers want price-prediction + flexibility (cancel-for-any-reason) but legacy OTAs don't sell that.
Key differentiator
Mobile-native + AI price prediction (95% accurate). Ancillary fintech products (Cancel for Any Reason, Price Freeze) drive most revenue + margin.
Go-to-market strategy
Performance marketing (TikTok + Instagram). White-label B2B (powers Capital One Travel). Strong Gen Z brand voice (Hopper's social-media persona).
Company facts
- Category
- Marketplace
- Funding stage
- Series G
- Total raised
- $740M+
- Founded
- 2007
- Team size
- 501-1000
- HQ
- Montreal
- Country
- Canada
- Website
- hopper.com
Founders of Hopper
- Frederic Lalonde
- Joost Ouwerkerk
Investors backing Hopper
- GS Growth
- Citi Ventures
- BDC
Frequently asked questions
What does Hopper do?
Mobile-first travel booking + price prediction + freeze-the-fare insurance. $1B+ in ancillary fintech revenue.
Where is Hopper based?
Hopper is based in Montreal, Canada.
When was Hopper founded?
Hopper was founded in 2007.
How much has Hopper raised?
Hopper has raised $740M+ in their Series G round.
Who founded Hopper?
Hopper was founded by Frederic Lalonde, Joost Ouwerkerk.
Who has invested in Hopper?
Hopper is backed by GS Growth, Citi Ventures, BDC.