LinkedIn Top Startups

Overview

LinkedIn Top Startups recognizes the most promising startups to work for, based on LinkedIn data such as employee growth, job interest, engagement, and talent attraction. It is run by LinkedIn’s editorial/data team and is widely used by founders and candidates as a signal of momentum, hiring strength, and employer brand. Credibility comes from being published by LinkedIn and grounded in platform employment data rather than self-nomination alone.

Eligibility Requirements

• Startup must be based in the United States
• Company should be privately held and in an active growth stage
• Must have a LinkedIn company presence and sufficient LinkedIn workforce/activity data