Building Kangrooo: The Marketplace for Co-Working & Event Spaces
Canadian software agency partnered with Kangrooo to design and develop a full-stack web and mobile marketplace connecting hosts of co-working and event spaces with renters seeking flexible, on-demand venues.
Industry
PropTech / Space Rental Marketplace
Platform
Web · iOS · Android
Launch
2024
About the Kangrooo
Kangrooo is a two-sided marketplace purpose-built for the modern flexible workspace economy. It enables property owners from boutique co-working operators to large event venue hosts to list, manage, and monetize their spaces, while providing renters with a seamless way to discover, compare, and book spaces for meetings, work sessions, and events.
The platform supports three distinct user roles: Super Admin, Host, and Renter, each operating within tailored dashboards and workflows. From onboarding and listing creation to booking management and analytics, Kangrooo functions as a complete operating system for space hosts and a powerful booking engine for renters.
A Canadian software agency built the platform from the ground up using a scalable, SEO-optimized, mobile-first architecture.
Timeline
August 4, 2023 - April 2024
Total Development Effort
1,000+ development hours
Team Size
8–10 team members
Key Deliverables
iOS/Android Mobile App
Website
Backend APIs
The Challenge
The co-working and event space industry lacked a dominant, renter-friendly marketplace comparable to Airbnb. Existing solutions addressed parts of the problem but left gaps in host control, booking flexibility, advertising tools, and platform intelligence.
The client required:
- A dual-sided marketplace with separate, powerful experiences for hosts and renters
- Multi-type listings (Workspace & Event Spaces) with flexible pricing models
- Real-time availability with hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly booking options
- Secure payment processing and payout management with commission handling
- A complete admin backend for moderation, analytics, and revenue management
- Featured listings, advertising tools, and premium membership tiers
- Native mobile apps alongside a responsive web platform
- SEO-optimized architecture for organic discoverability
The scope extended beyond building a marketplace; it required developing a scalable digital ecosystem capable of supporting hosts as independent business operators.
The Solution
Canadian software agency architected Kangrooo as a scalable, high-performance marketplace using:
- React.js for the frontend
- Node.js for backend APIs
- MongoDB for database management
- Native iOS and Android applications
The platform was designed to be retina-ready, mobile-touch optimized, SEO-friendly, and fully responsive across devices.
Each user role, Super Admin, Host, and Renter, was given a structured dashboard experience with distinct permissions, workflows, and notification systems.
From listing uploads and calendar synchronization to payments, analytics, and advertisement management, Kangrooo delivers an end-to-end digital infrastructure for flexible space rentals.
Core Platform Features
Each user role, Super Admin, Host, and Renter, was given a structured dashboard experience with distinct permissions, workflows, and notification systems.
Three-Role Authentication System
Renter Registration:
- Email verification
- Profile completion
- Booking access
Host Onboarding:
- Tax details and payout setup
- Document upload for verified status
- Sub-user management
- Mandatory profile completion before listing publication
Super Admin Access:
- Full platform control via frontend and backend panel
Real-Time Job Dispatch & Lifecycle Management
Hosts can publish two types of listings:
Workspace Listings
- Pricing tiers (hourly/daily/weekly/monthly)
- Seating capacity
- Amenities & facilities
- Geo-tagged location
- Media uploads
- Draft & admin approval workflow
Event Space Listings
Includes all workspace features plus:
- Add-on services (lighting, catering, AV equipment, décor, etc.)
- Separate pricing for each add-on
All listings require admin approval before going live.
Advanced Booking Engine
- Real-time availability calendar
- Flexible booking durations
- Automated invoice generation
- Booking modification & cancellation
- Refund handling
Host Dashboard
A comprehensive control center including:
- Profile management & verified badge
- Listings management
- Booking management
- Messaging
- Invoice access
- Payments & payout tracking
- Advanced statistics dashboard
- Competitor analysis by region
- Earnings before & after commission
- Cancellation rate tracking
Renter Dashboard
- Booking history
- Active booking tracking
- Cancellations with automated refunds
- Favourites system
- Review & rating submissions
- Booking modification options
Featured Listings & Premium Membership
- Paid featured placement in search results
- Premium tier for managing more than five listings
- Access to extended analytics
- Regional advertising campaigns
Search & Filtering Engine
Supports filtering by:
- Location
- Date & time
- Capacity
- Amenities
- Price range
- Space type
- Ratings
- Accessibility
- Availability
- Keyword search
Notification System
Real-time email and push notifications for:
- Registration
- Booking requests
- Confirmations
- Cancellations
- Payments
- Messages
- Listing approvals
Admin Backend Panel
Full operational control, including:
- User management & document verification
- Listing moderation
- Revenue tracking
- Commission management
- Booking analytics
- Refund management
- CMS control
- Platform-wide performance insights
The Modern Stack Behind the Software.
A robust, production-ready technology foundation was carefully selected to enable advanced AI processing capabilities, ensure secure and compliant document handling, support flexible multi-role access control, and facilitate seamless, scalable cloud deployment. This foundation is designed to deliver high performance, reliability, and adaptability, allowing the system to efficiently handle growing workloads while maintaining strong security and user management across different roles and environments.
Core Technologies
React.js
Node.js
MongoDB
Native iOS Application
Native Android Application
Supporting Infrastructure & Services
SEO-friendly URL structure
Responsive design architecture
Retina-ready UI
Speed-optimized builds
Security-hardened backend
Cross-browser compatibility
See Kangrooo in Action
Kangrooo is now live across web and mobile platforms.
Project Timeline
The full product, including mobile apps, backend systems, and admin panel, was completed in approximately 8 weeks, followed by store submission and a 30-day free support window.
- August – September 2023
Discovery, Planning & Architecture
The Canadian software agency worked closely with the client to finalize feature specifications, user flows, and system architecture. Database models, role-based access logic, and marketplace workflows were defined.
- October – December 2023
Core Marketplace Development
Development began in parallel across frontend and backend teams. Major components built during this phase included:
- Three-role authentication system
- Listing creation flows (Workspace & Event Spaces)
- Booking engine with calendar integration
- Admin moderation workflows
- Messaging system
- Payment and commission logic
- January – March 2024
Mobile App Development & Advanced Features
- Native iOS and Android applications
- Push notification infrastructure
- Host analytics & competitor tracking dashboard
- Featured listings and advertisement tools
- Premium membership functionality
- April 2024
Testing, Optimization & Deployment
- Cross-browser and device testing
- Performance optimization
- Security hardening
- Production deployment
- App Store and Google Play submission
Key Outcomes
Canadian software agency successfully launched Kangrooo as a scalable web and mobile marketplace designed to support the rapidly growing flexible workspace economy.
Platforms launched: Web, iOS App Store & Android Play Store
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