LinkedIn’s Top Startups list reveals a surge in high-growth companies offering six-figure salaries and remote opportunities. New York-based financial automation platform Ramp claims the top spot, followed by beverage disruptor Liquid Death and livestream shopping service Whatnot.
Methodology Behind the Rankings
The professional network evaluated 50 U.S. companies based on four key metrics: employment growth rates, LinkedIn engagement levels, job application activity, and success recruiting talent from established corporations. Nearly 30% of featured startups launched, capitalizing on pandemic-era opportunities in digital health, e-commerce, and remote work infrastructure.
Industry Trends and Hiring Patterns
The list highlights three dominant sectors:
- Retail and consumer brands leveraging digital platforms
- Healthcare technology addressing care access gaps
- AI-powered enterprise solutions
According to LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Dan Roth, over 50% of available positions at these companies offer remote work arrangements.
Compensation and Open Positions
Many startups are recruiting aggressively for technical and leadership roles, with numerous positions offering $100,000+ compensation packages. Below are the top 10 companies with notable openings:
Ramp (FinTech)
HQ: New York | Employees: 675
Notable Roles: Lifecycle Marketing Senior Associate ($127K-$150K), Customer Experience Manager ($110K-$130K)
Liquid Death (Beverages)
HQ: Los Angeles | Employees: 200
Notable Roles: Director of Financial Reporting ($159K-$199K), Strategic Finance Senior Manager ($122K-$150K)
Whatnot (Livestream Commerce)
HQ: Los Angeles | Employees: 425
Notable Roles: Trust & Safety Senior Manager ($140K-$185K), Creative Director ($240K-$285K)
4-10 Highlights
Cloud security firm Wiz (NYC) and dental tech company Dandy (NYC) made the top 10 without disclosing salaries. Other standouts include mental health provider Charlie Health (Montana) with marketing roles paying up to $185K, and sales automation platform Seamless.AI (Ohio) seeking technical talent.
Career Development Resources
For professionals seeking opportunities, CNBC will host the “Make It: Your Money” virtual event, featuring career strategy sessions and salary negotiation workshops. Registration is free for the 1 p.m. ET program.
Relation topics:
- Singapore SEO Boosts Startup and E-commerce Traffic
- SEO Attribution Challenges in 2025 and How to Adapt
- Why User-Generated Content (UGC) Holds Key Value for SEO
