> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.airscale.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Find Companies (Linkedin)

> Use Airscale’s real-time LinkedIn scraping module to discover target companies based on size, industry, location, and other firmographic criteria. This powerful add-on continuously extracts fresh company data from LinkedIn, helping you build accurate prospecting lists for account-based sales and market research.

**Note:**

* You can import up to **1,000 companies** per search
* Large searches may take several minutes to complete
* Use specific filters to get the most relevant companies within the limit

## 0. Prerequisites

* An active Airscale account with remaining credits
* Clear understanding of your ideal customer profile (ICP)
* Specific criteria for your target companies (industry, size, location, etc.)

## 1. Click on "Find Companies (LinkedIn)"

* Log into your **Airscale** dashboard
* **Select "Find companies (LinkedIn)"** from the available modules (look for the LinkedIn logo)

![Find Companies (Linkedin) — 1. Click on "Find Companies (LinkedIn)"](https://mintcdn.com/airscale/xOWdZ4FL-H0BfIYb/images/v2/create-table-companies.jpg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=xOWdZ4FL-H0BfIYb\&q=85\&s=18be04d6497d10ec6aab19393277d6b9)

## 2. Apply your search filters

Configure your search criteria using the comprehensive filter system:

### Basic company filters

**Location targeting:**

* **Include country, state, or city:** Enter geographic filters like "United States," "California," or "San Francisco"
* Multiple locations can be added for broader coverage
* Use specific cities for territory-based targeting

**Company industries:**

* Select from dropdown of industry categories
* Multiple industries can be selected
* Focus on industries where your solution has proven success

**Company size:**

* Choose from predefined ranges: 1-10, 11-50, 51-200, 201-500, 501-1000, 1001-5000, 5001-10000
* Select multiple ranges for broader targeting
* Consider your product's sweet spot for company size

### Advanced growth and financial filters

**Company size growth:**

* Set minimum and maximum growth percentages
* Target companies experiencing specific growth rates
* Filter for rapidly expanding businesses or stable enterprises

**Company signals:**

* Select from dropdown of buying intent and behavioral signals
* Target companies showing signs of growth, hiring, or technology adoption
* Focus on businesses likely to be in market for your solution

**Company revenue:**

* Set minimum and maximum revenue in millions
* Target companies within specific revenue ranges
* Align with your solution's typical customer spend capacity

### Department-specific filters

**Company department count:**

* Select specific departments (Sales, Marketing, Engineering, etc.)
* Set minimum and maximum employee counts within those departments
* Target companies with mature departments in your focus area

**Company department growth:**

* Choose specific departments experiencing growth
* Set minimum and maximum growth percentages for those departments
* Identify companies actively hiring in relevant areas

**Company followers count:**

* Select a specific range of follower count on LinkedIn
* Target companies with strong brand presence or niche audiences
* Filter by growth stage based on community size

### Advanced keyword targeting

**Keywords filter:** Use sophisticated keyword combinations to find companies with specific business models or strategies.

**Business model examples:**

* `freemium AND self-serve AND PLG` (Product-Led Growth companies)
* `subscription AND SaaS AND upselling` (SaaS businesses)
* `shopify AND DTC AND ecommerce` (Direct-to-consumer brands)

**Go-to-Market strategy examples:**

* `(cold email OR cold call) AND B2B AND outbound` (Outbound sales focus)
* `(ABM OR demand gen) AND enterprise` (Account-based marketing)

**Technology focus examples:**

* `AI AND chatbot AND customer support` (AI customer service)
* `fintech AND KYC AND compliance` (Financial technology)
* `logistics AND warehouse AND last mile` (Supply chain/logistics)

**Sustainability examples:**

* `sustainability AND green energy AND carbon` (Green technology)

**Pro Tip:** you don't need to press enter when typing keyword combinations. Just type the keywords and Boolean operators directly (AND/OR)

![Find Companies (Linkedin) — Advanced keyword targeting](https://mintcdn.com/airscale/xOWdZ4FL-H0BfIYb/images/v2/company-linkedin-filter.jpg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=xOWdZ4FL-H0BfIYb\&q=85\&s=3ea72eff2dd8dfa4f060065cf6808e26)

## 3. Visualize your results

**Click "PREVIEW COMPANIES"** to see a sample of your search results.

1. **Review the preview data:**

   * Company names: check if businesses match your target market
   * Industry classifications: verify industry relevance to your solution
   * Company descriptions: review business models and focus areas
   * LinkedIn profile URLs: validate company authenticity and presence
2. **Check the results summary:**

   * Total number of matches
   * Quality of matches against your ICP
   * Distribution across industries and business models
3. **Refine filters if needed:**

   * Adjust keyword combinations based on company descriptions
   * Modify industry selections for better targeting
   * Update size or revenue ranges based on company profiles
   * Fine-tune growth criteria for ideal timing

**Note:** ensure the preview shows **relevant companies before importing**. Poor preview results indicate filters need adjustment

![Airscale V2 linkedin companies preview](https://mintcdn.com/airscale/tzHuYmESaMqaOBJR/images/v2/linkedin-companies-preview.jpg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=tzHuYmESaMqaOBJR\&q=85\&s=7867460a17ae649c7ff8bd3cbfa39b2d)

## 4. Click on "Load all companies to a table" to create a new table

**Review your final filter settings** one more time

1. **Click "Load all companies to a table"** to export the full search
2. **Monitor the import progress:**

   * Progress indicator shows "Importing: X/1000"
   * Percentage completion display
   * Real-time status updates
3. **Wait for completion:**

   * You can navigate away during processing

**Note:** the system automatically stops at **1,000 results** even if more matches exist. Use more specific filters if you hit this limit and want different prospects

![Airscale V2 linkedin companies import](https://mintcdn.com/airscale/tzHuYmESaMqaOBJR/images/v2/linkedin-companies-import.jpg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=tzHuYmESaMqaOBJR\&q=85\&s=36e67125c8619738f5ce84cdf0343c3b)

## 5. See your results

**Click on "Access results"** to view your new company table:

You can now start enriching!


This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.