How to Find Startups on LinkedIn

Quick summary

LinkedIn's search filters and Companies tab let you quickly narrow results to find early-stage startups by keyword and company size. Once you identify a match, you can visit its profile page and review the About section to confirm it meets startup criteria.

Steps

1. Type your keyword in the search bar on the top menu of your dashboard and press Enter.
2. Click the Companies tab filter at the top of the search results.
3. Click All filters to open the full filter panel.
4. Select additional keywords such as company size of 1–10 employees to further narrow down results.
5. Click Show results to apply your filters.
6. Review the filtered results and choose a company to view its page.
7. On the company page, navigate to the About section.
8. Review the company's details to confirm it meets startup criteria — newly founded, small team, developing products or services.