# Kango

> Kango is a San Francisco app-based service for children's rides and childcare. An early parent-to-parent carpool app gave way to a paid network of screened drivers and sitters serving families, schools and public agencies.

- **Founded:** 2012
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, United States
- **Founders:** Sara Schaer (Cofounder and CEO), Kaliyuga Sivakumar (Cofounder and CTO)
- **Products:** KangaDo carpool coordination, Kango Rides, Kango Childcare, Kango for Schools
- **Notable:** Launched paid Rides and Care in spring 2015 and obtained California authorization to carry unaccompanied children later that year., Founder reported 15-fold growth in 2016 after the paid pivot and Shuddle's closure., Raised a $3.6 million Series A led by National Express in June 2019.

## Products & services

- **KangaDo carpool coordination** — Original app to help parents arrange carpools; free community coordination remained available after the paid pivot.
- **Kango Rides** — Scheduled and short-notice child rides with screened drivers, app communication and tracking; pilot launched in spring 2015.
- **Kango Childcare** — Sitter bookings around a ride or separately.
- **Kango for Schools** — Flexible transportation for schools, districts, counties and youth organizations, including special education, foster youth and McKinney-Vento needs.

## Achievements

- Launched paid Rides and Care in spring 2015 and obtained California authorization to carry unaccompanied children later that year.
- Founder reported 15-fold growth in 2016 after the paid pivot and Shuddle's closure.
- Raised a $3.6 million Series A led by National Express in June 2019.
- Named by East San Gabriel Valley SELPA as its primary alternate transportation provider across ten districts.
- Included in an Alameda County contracted provider pool for Children and Family Services rides.
- Ranked No. 3,991 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, with Inc. reporting 60% three-year growth; also No. 74 on its 2026 Pacific region list.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Inc. listed Kango at No. 3,991 on its 2026 Inc. 5000, citing 60% three-year growth, and No. 74 in the Pacific region.
- **2024-11** — Alameda County approved a pooled contract cap increase to $660,000 for on-demand Children and Family Services transportation; Kango and HopSkipDrive are the two listed providers.
- **2023-05** — Kango's schools page claims the highest App Store rating among child transportation apps as of May 2023.
- **2020-08** — During pandemic ride shutdowns, Kango added deliveries and virtual classes, according to founder interviews.

## Links

- Website: https://www.kangoapp.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dolightful-inc/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/KangoAppCo
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kangoapp/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kangoappco/

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Last updated: 2026-09-29