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Carsten Lebtig

Founder

Co-Founder at Workmotion

Berlin, Germany

Writes $250K – $750K checks · typically $500K

FoundedWorkmotion

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About

Carsten Lebtig is an investor at Bilancor GmbH, where he backs smaller B2B, technology, and consumer product companies with capital and growth strategy. He co-founded WorkMotion, an Employer of Record platform, serving as CEO for five years before becoming Chairman with a focus on M&A and strategic growth; during his tenure the company raised approximately $100M, grew to 200 employees, and established 36 legal entities. He previously founded test.io, acquired by EPAM Systems, and Sanubi, acquired by Schülke.

Co-Founder at Workmotion

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Co-founders at Workmotion

FSFelix Steffens
Felix SteffensCo-Founder & CEO
KZKarim Zaghloul
Karim ZaghloulCo-Founder
HT
HR Tech SaaS Felix SteffensFounder

Experience

  1. Bilancor GmbHInvestorcurrent2025 — present
  2. WorkMotionChairman of the Boardcurrent2025 — present
  3. WorkMotionBoard Member2021 — 2025
  4. WorkMotionFounder & CEO2020 — 2025Berlin, Germany
  5. Sanubi GmbHAcquired by Schülke - a portfolio company of EQT Group2021
  6. Sanubi GmbHBoard Member2017 — 2021
  7. Sanubi GmbHFounder & Co-CEO2014 — 2017Berlin Metropolitan Area
  8. UberGeneral Manager UberEATS Italy / Turnaround engagement2018 — 2019
  9. Test IOAcquired by EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM)2019Berlin Metropolitan Area
  10. Test IOShareholder2011 — 2019
  11. Test IOFounder & CEO2011 — 2013
  12. McKinsey & CompanySr. Associate2011Greater Munich Metropolitan Area
  13. McKinsey & CompanyAssociate2010Greater Munich Metropolitan Area
  14. McKinsey & CompanyEducational leave to acquire MBA2008 — 2010Greater Chicago Area
  15. McKinsey & CompanyConsultant / Business Analyst2006 — 2008Mexico City Metropolitan Area

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Languages English · German · Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Carsten Lebtig?
Carsten Lebtig is an investor at Bilancor GmbH, where he backs smaller B2B, technology, and consumer product companies with capital and growth strategy. He co-founded WorkMotion, an Employer of Record platform, serving as CEO for five years before becoming Chairman with a focus on M&A and strategic growth; during his tenure the company raised approximately $100M, grew to 200 employees, and established 36 legal entities. He previously founded test.io, acquired by EPAM Systems, and Sanubi, acquired by Schülke.
Where does Carsten Lebtig work?
Carsten Lebtig is Co-Founder of Workmotion.
What check size does Carsten Lebtig write?
Carsten Lebtig typically writes checks of $250K – $750K.
What companies did Carsten Lebtig found?
Carsten Lebtig founded Workmotion.
Where did Carsten Lebtig go to school?
Carsten Lebtig studied at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (MBA (2 year full-time program), Finance & Entrepreneurship); Pforzheim University (Diplom (undergrad level), Business Administaration with majors in Marketing & Communications).

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