About 10KC

10KC is redefining how mentorship and relationship-based learning is done in the workplace.

Our Journey

2014

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2014
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The Beginning

The Beginning

10KC is founded  with a mission to democratize career opportunities for all. We initially begin as a direct to consumer app, connecting students with influential leaders for career guidance  and development.

2016

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2016
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University Partnerships

University Partnerships

Post-secondary institutions approach 10KC to run their own mentorship programs, connecting students with alumni.

2017

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2017
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Future Launch Partnership

Future Launch Partnership

RBC Future Launch partners with 10KC to connect students with alumni across Canada. 10KC launches the first iteration of our SaaS platform, laying the foundation for a new era of corporate mentorship and social learning.

2018

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2018
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RBC Partnership Expands

RBC Partnership Expands

RBC becomes the first company to leverage 10KC to drive employee retention and internal mobility.10KC revamps our Smart-matching technology to empower talent teams with more advanced matching options beyond traditional level or department-based criteria.

2019

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2019
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Industry Leader

Industry Leader

10KC becomes the leading provider of mentoring software for Canadian financial institutions, helping them retain high-potential and top talent. 10KC introduces Office Hours, a feature designed to help leaders host and manage group learning sessions and share knowledge across teams.

2020

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2020
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Remote Work Shift

Remote Work Shift

The shift to remote work highlights the need for virtual networking to replace the innovation driven by serendipitous watercooler conversations. 10KC launches Development Programs, structured mentoring programs designed for deep learning and skill-building.

2022

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2022
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$75M Raised

$75M Raised

10KC raises $75M CAD from Five Elms Capital to fuel further expansion in the corporate mentoring space, solidifying our position as a market leader.

2023

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2023
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Another Milestone

Another Milestone

10KC hits 300,000 users, demonstrating the growing demand for our innovative mentoring solutions.

2024

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2024
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Mentoring Pathways Launched

Mentoring Pathways Launched

10KC launches Pathways, the industry’s first solution that allows Talent and Learning teams to sequence a series of related mentoring experiences for specific talent groups.

2025

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2025
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Mentoring, Redefined

Mentoring, Redefined

10KC rebrands to better align with our vision of redefining mentoring for the modern workplace through continuous innovation.

10KC: Redefining mentoring for the modern workplace

Too often, mentoring programs are dismissed as "feel-good" initiatives rather than the strategic levers they truly are. This leaves talent teams constantly fighting for resources, support, and participation. It's time to flip the script. 

At 10KC, We’re on a mission to help talent and learning leaders ditch one-size-fits-all mentoring and provide targeted programs that empower all employees—from early talent and high potentials to managers and seasoned leaders—to achieve their career development goals. All while improving key talent outcomes like engagement, retention, and mobility.

“It went from mentorship in smaller pockets across the company to a business-centered, application-based program that focused on creating visibility and career development opportunities for both mentees and mentors.”

Crystal Neill
DEI, Global Development Sr Program Manager

Leading the way in corporate mentorship

200+
industry leaders using 10KC across the globe
315K+
employees developing with 10KC
1.5M+
purposeful connections and conversations made

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