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Linkedin Companies Search

This tool allows you to search for companies on LinkedIn using a variety of filters such as industry, location, size, and more. This tool is ideal for professionals who need to gather information on specific companies quickly and efficiently, whether for sales, recruiting, or research purposes.

Key Features​

  • Industry Filtering: Narrow down companies based on the industry they operate in, adhering to NAICS standards.
  • Location-Based Search: Focus on companies located in specific cities or countries.
  • Company Specifics: Search for companies by their name, type, or website URL.
  • Size Filters: Specify the desired size of companies in terms of employee count and follower count.
  • Pagination: Automatically retrieve additional pages of results if more than 10 companies match the criteria.

Configuration Details​

Below is a breakdown of each parameter, explaining how to configure them effectively:

  1. Industry

    • Default Value: You can set a default industry (e.g., "Research Services"). If the user does not specify an industry, this default will be used.
    • Is Optional?: Check if this parameter can be optional. If unchecked, the AI Assistant will require the user to specify an industry.
    • Autofill by AI Assistant: If enabled, the AI Assistant can infer the industry based on the user's input or conversation context. If disabled, the default industry will always be used unless the user specifies otherwise.

  2. City

    • Default Value: Specify a default city (e.g., "San Francisco"). This value will be used if the user doesn’t provide a city.
    • Is Optional?: Mark as checked if searching within a specific city is not always necessary. If unchecked, the AI Assistant will prompt the user to specify a city.
    • Autofill by AI Assistant: Enable this to allow the AI Assistant to automatically fill in the city based on user interaction. If disabled, the default city will be used.

  3. Country

    • Default Value: Input a default country using its ISO code (e.g., "US" for the United States).
    • Is Optional: If this filter is not always needed, set it as optional.
    • Autofill by AI Assistant: The AI Assistant can autofill this field based on user input or use the pre-set default country.

  4. Company Name

    • Default Value: Set a default company name (e.g., "Default Name"). This will be used if the user doesn’t specify a company.
    • Is Optional?: Check it if this parameter can be skipped. If not, the AI Assistant will need the user to specify a company name.
    • Autofill by AI Assistant: Enable this option if you want the AI Assistant to guess or input a company name based on the conversation.

  5. Specialities

    • Default Value: Predefine a list of specialities (e.g., ["AI", "Data Science"]). This will be the default if the user doesn’t provide any.
    • Is Optional?: Enable if the search can proceed without specifying specialities. Otherwise, the AI Assistant will require the user to provide this information.
    • Autofill by AI Assistant: If enabled, the AI Assistant can fill in the specialities based on the user's input. If disabled, the default list will be used.

  6. Website URL

    • Default Value: Set a default website URL (e.g., "https://defaultcompany.com"). This will be used if no URL is provided by the user.
    • Is Optional?: Mark this as True if the search can be conducted without a specific website URL. If False, the AI Assistant will prompt the user to input this information.
    • Autofill by AI Assistant: Enable this to let the AI Assistant use user input to fill in the URL. If disabled, the search will always use the default URL.

  7. Minimum Number of Followers

    • Default Value: Set a minimum number of followers (e.g., 1000). This acts as a threshold for filtering companies by their LinkedIn follower count.
    • Is Optional?: Enable it if this filter is optional. Otherrwise, the AI Assistant will require the user to specify a minimum number.
    • Autofill by AI Assistant: If enabled, the AI Assistant will use context to determine the minimum number of followers. If disabled, the default value will apply.

  8. Maximum Number of Followers

    • Default Value: Specify a maximum number of followers (e.g., 5000). This caps the size of the companies returned in the search results.
    • Is Optional?: Check it if this filter is optional. If not, the AI Assistant will require the user to provide this number.
    • Autofill by AI Assistant: Enable this option if the AI Assistant should automatically fill in the maximum number based on context. If disabled, the default value will be used.

  9. Minimum Number of Employees

    • Default Value: Set a default minimum number of employees (e.g., 10). This helps filter companies based on their size.
    • Is Optional?: Mark as checked if this filter isn’t mandatory. If not, the AI Assistant will need the user to specify a minimum number of employees.
    • Autofill by AI Assistant: If enabled, the AI Assistant will infer the minimum number of employees from the conversation. Otherwise, the default will be used.

  10. Maximum Number of Employees

    • Default Value: Specify a default maximum number of employees (e.g., 500). This restricts the search to companies below this size.
    • Is Optional?: Enable it if this filter can be omitted. If False, the AI Assistant will prompt the user for this information.
    • Autofill by AI Assistant: If enabled, the AI Assistant will autofill the maximum number of employees based on user input. If disabled, the default will apply.

Integration with Other Tools​

  • LinkedIn People Search: Combine with this tool to first find companies and then search for key decision-makers within those companies.
  • LinkedIn Profile Scraper: After identifying a company, use the profile scraper to gather detailed information on the company profile or key employees.

Example Use Case​

Imagine you’re a recruiter looking for tech startups in the San Francisco Bay Area with fewer than 50 employees that specialize in AI. You would configure the tool as follows:

  • Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
  • City: San Francisco
  • Specialities: Artificial Intelligence
  • Min Employees: 1
  • Max Employees: 50

The AI Assistant would return a list of relevant companies, saving you time and effort in your search.

Instructions for Use​

  1. Configure the Tool: Open the AI Assistant's Tools page.
  2. Fill in the Parameters: Enter the desired filters based on your needs.
  3. Run the Search: Ask the AI Assistant to search for companies, and review the results.
  4. Use Pagination: Enable this feature and ask AI Assistant to provide you the next page if you need to retrieve more than the first 10 companies.

Troubleshooting & FAQs​

  • Common Issues:
    • No Companies Found: Ensure the filters aren't too restrictive. Try broadening the criteria.
    • Incorrect City or Country: Double-check that the city name and ISO country code are correct.
  • FAQs:
    • What happens if I leave some fields blank? The AI Assistant will use default values if provided or it will try to extract from the user's input the filters value.
    • Can I search for companies without specifying a name? Yes, leaving the name field blank will search across all companies matching the other criteria.

Conclusion​

The LinkedIn Companies Search tool is a powerful resource for anyone needing to gather detailed information about companies on LinkedIn. By setting the right filters, you can quickly and efficiently find the companies that meet your specific criteria.