Bringing balance to tech
We’re a small, senior team that builds software people actually use. No bloated proposals, no offshore surprises — just honest engineering.
Founder & Lead Engineer
Blake Simpson
I've spent 15+ years building software products across three countries. From scaling APIs serving half a billion requests a day at XING, to co-founding a venture in Hamburg, to standing up the entire engineering function at a VC-backed startup — I've seen what works, what doesn't, and what takes a product from zero to one.
LibraBit was born from a simple observation: most businesses don't need a 50-person agency. They need a senior engineer who listens, a clear plan, and the technical depth to execute it. That's what we deliver.
The name “LibraBit” reflects that philosophy — Libra for balance, Bit for technology. The right amount of process. The right amount of engineering. No more, no less.
The Journey
Career Milestones
From consulting and freelancing to scaling enterprise platforms — every role shaped how LibraBit works today.
Blake Simpson Solutions
Freelance Consultant
Years of successful freelance consulting for clients across EdTech, travel, and angel investment — delivering full-stack products from concept to launch.
Software Engineer
Developed the public API serving 500M+ requests daily for one of Europe’s largest professional networks, including a collaboration with Microsoft on XING for Outlook.
Celebrate
Senior Engineer & Chapter Lead
Co-founded a greeting card venture, growing the engineering team from one to over ten and shipping apps rated 4.9+ stars on the App Store.
Procuros
Engineering Manager
First engineer at a VC-backed supply-chain SaaS startup. Built the engineering function from scratch, expanding from 1 to 3 teams as the company secured $12M+ in funding.
What We Stand For
Our Values
Every project we take on is guided by three principles that keep us honest and keep our clients happy.
Balance Over Hype
We choose the right tool for the job, not the trendiest one. Pragmatic decisions over hype-driven architecture.
Zero-to-One
We specialise in taking ideas from nothing to something real. MVPs, first hires, first customers — that’s our sweet spot.
Built on Trust
No vanity metrics, no smoke and mirrors. Honest timelines, transparent pricing, and code you actually own.
A Global Network of Talent
LibraBit isn't a one-person show. Behind every project is a handpicked network of senior engineers, designers, and strategists spread across the UK and Europe.
We don't hire juniors and hope for the best. Every collaborator in our network has 10+ years of experience and a track record of shipping real products. When you work with LibraBit, you get the A-team — not whoever happens to be on the bench.