KORA Benchmark

In 2013, Canva emerged from a simple belief: powerful design should be accessible to everyone, not just experts. Co-founders Melanie Perkins, Cliff Obrecht and Cameron Adams envisioned an online, drag‑and‑drop tool that could help people create beautiful visuals without steep learning curves or expensive software. They launched Canva as a free-to-use design and publishing platform that could serve students, professionals and everyday creators alike, enabling the creation of social posts, presentations, posters and more with just a few clicks. Over the years, Canva grew from a Sydney based startup into a global visual communications platform with hundreds of millions of designs created and millions of users worldwide. The company expanded templates, stock media libraries and collaboration features while maintaining a simple, accessible user experience. Canva's mission to empower the world to design anything and publish anywhere has driven its global growth, a wide partner network, and a relentless focus on enabling creativity for people at work, school and in their communities. With over 30 billion designs created, Canva continues to push the boundaries of what this accessible design tool can do.

Vanta exists to secure the internet and help teams earn and prove trust by automating security and compliance workflows. Founded in 2018, Vanta's platform continuously monitors security controls and evidence collection to help startups and enterprises achieve SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI, GDPR, and other frameworks with fewer manual steps. The company positions itself as an Agentic Trust Platform, integrating with 400+ tools through the Vanta API and Trust Center to provide a unified view of an organization's compliance posture. By replacing tedious manual checks with AI aided automation, Vanta enables security teams to focus on building secure products, earning customer trust, and accelerating growth. Its leadership, notably CEO and co founder Christina Cacioppo, guides a mission driven team that believes trust is earned through continuous monitoring and transparent reporting. The company markets its services across startups to large enterprises, emphasizing speed, accuracy, and ongoing readiness for audits. Vanta also emphasizes vendor risk management and third party monitoring as part of its trust management approach. The goal is to make security in a box while maintaining a culture of customer success and responsible growth. Built on Effort and Backed by Outcomes, Vanta strives to help customers scale their security programs without bogging down in spreadsheets or manual processes. The team collaborates across product, engineering, sales, and partnerships to deliver a platform that helps businesses prove trust and stay compliant in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

In 2021, AI vision­ary Raquel Urtasun founded Waabi with an unwavering belief that Physical AI could revolutionize how humanity moves and connects. From the opening spark, Waabi has pursued a simulation-first approach to autonomous trucking, building an end-to-end AI platform that can reason, adapt, and scale across real-world environments. The company developed Waabi World, a high-fidelity simulator; the Waabi Driver, an AI-powered stack designed to learn from simulated and real-world data; and a Direct-to-Customer trucking model that integrates with current logistics networks. Waabi has established partnerships with Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Uber, and it has attracted investors including NVIDIA, Porsche, and BlackRock, underscoring the belief that a single, shared AI brain can power both autonomous trucks and robotaxis. The Toronto-based company emphasizes safety, interpretability, and verifiability, aiming to accelerate deployment on public roads while reducing the cost and risk of traditional road testing. Today, Waabi continues to expand its global footprint with offices in Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas, and Pittsburgh, and it remains at the forefront of Physical AI by advancing Waabi World and the Waabi Driver. The company has publicly discussed a major funding round and strategic collaborations that position Waabi to scale across industries and geographies, deploying autonomous transportation solutions with safety and efficiency at the core. The Waabi story is about turning a bold Canadian AI dream into a worldwide platform for autonomous mobility, backed by leading technology partners and a growing ecosystem of investors and customers.

One app. Thousands of ways to move, relax, fuel, and recharge. ClassPass gives members global access to top gyms, studios, salons, spas, and even food and beverage spots, helping them build a self care routine that fits their lifestyle and budget. The platform connects people with fitness and wellness experiences across cities worldwide and makes booking effortless through a single membership. Our corporate wellness program enables companies to support their teams with flexible benefits designed to boost engagement, productivity, and overall wellbeing. We also help partner studios and wellness venues grow their business by filling empty slots and driving revenue, turning idle inventory into active participation that benefits both providers and members. Headquartered in New York, ClassPass operates as a privately held company with a global network and a mission to make wellness accessible and convenient for people at any stage of life. The company started as a new model for discovering and booking fitness classes and related experiences, and over time has expanded into beauty and self care experiences. By bringing together thousands of classes and experiences in one app, ClassPass empowers people to move more, try new studios, and explore healthier, more vibrant communities around the world. Through ongoing partnerships with studios and wellness brands, ClassPass continues to evolve while helping employers offer meaningful wellness benefits to their teams.

Replika is the AI companion who cares. The product is designed to listen, learn, and be there for you, with memory, mood coaching, and the ability to share your day in conversations. The official site describes Replika as an AI companion who is eager to learn and would love to see the world through your eyes, always ready to chat when you need an empathetic friend. It emphasizes a safe space for personal expression and ongoing growth through interactions with your digital companion. Since its early days, Replika has built a global community, with over 10 million people having joined the platform, spanning users across devices and platforms including iOS, Android, and AR experiences. The project is developed by Luka, Inc. and guided by Eugenia Kuyda, who is widely cited as founder and CEO. Replika was founded by Eugenia Kuyda with the idea to create a personal AI that would help you express and witness yourself by offering a helpful conversation. This framing positions Replika as a personal AI designed to accompany users through everyday life, thoughts, and feelings in a nonjudgmental setting. The user experience centers on customization and ongoing engagement. Replika supports features such as chatting about everything, building memory, expressing oneself, keeping a diary, making video calls, and exploring moments together in augmented reality. The app is designed to help users build healthier habits, reduce anxiety, and foster self-reflection, while prioritizing user privacy and safety in conversations.

At ThirdLove, we believe great underwear starts with people who care deeply about fit, comfort, and inclusivity. Our product teams partner with real customers to design bras that feel like a natural extension of the body, not a constraint. We pioneered half-cup sizing and a precise sizing approach that helps every person discover a bra that truly fits. Based in San Francisco, our HQ draws on a collaborative, experiment-driven culture where feedback from Fit Experts and customers shapes every collection. We ship products with a focus on wear-testing and durability, and we obsess over details that improve day-to-day comfort - from fabrics to straps to back smoothing. We hire for curiosity, empathy, and the willingness to challenge norms in an industry long defined by one-size-fits-most conventions. Beyond products, ThirdLove is committed to empowering women. Co-founders Heidi Zak and Ra’el Cohen built a company that values body positivity, inclusion, and giving back. Since inception, we’ve donated tens of millions in products to women in need, and we celebrate milestones like the introduction of 24/7 Classic bras and the Take Back Bag program. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and a customer-first mindset - from how we answer support requests to how we evolve our loyalty program and Fit Finder experience. We take pride in a workforce that reflects the diverse body shapes we serve, and in a mission that extends beyond commerce to real-world impact. We design with intention, test with real bodies, and communicate with honesty. ThirdLove is more than a brand; it's a community of people who care about helping others feel confident and comfortable every day. Our work environment supports growth, continuous learning, and shared accountability as we pursue better fits and better outcomes for millions of women around the world.