Lead Generation - Research 300 New Startups Hiring Engineers
346 USDI’m looking for a detail-oriented researcher to help me identify 300 high-potential startups across three cities that are actively hiring software engineers but do not have an in-house HR or recruitment team.
🎯 Your Task:
Research and compile a list of 300 companies total (approximately 100 per city) from the following locations:
- 🇩🇪 Berlin
- 🇳🇱 Amsterdam
- 🇸🇬 Singapore
These companies must meet ALL of the following criteria:
- Team size: 1–50 employees
- Must be actively hiring software engineers (via LinkedIn Jobs, their website, or job boards)
- No or very small HR team (0–1 HR/recruiter profiles on LinkedIn)
- Tech-focused (preferably product companies, SaaS, marketplaces, etc.)
📋 Output Format (Google Sheet or Excel):
Field: Description
Company Name: Name of the company
Website: Company website
City / Country: E.g., Berlin, Germany
LinkedIn Company Page: URL
Job Page / LinkedIn Jobs URL: Proof they are hiring software engineers
Number of Employees: Approximate count (LinkedIn or site)
Founder / CTO Name + LinkedIn Profile URL
HR / Recruiter Name (if any) + LinkedIn Profile URL
Notes: E.g., tech stack, product type, hiring platform
✅ Requirements:
- Manual research using LinkedIn, company websites, and job boards
- No AI-generated or scraped data — accuracy and relevance are key
- Basic understanding of tech/startups is a plus
💵 Budget & Payment Plan:
- Fixed price: $300 total
- Bonus for delivering verified, clean data with helpful notes
💡 Bonus Skills (Not Required, But Preferred):
- LinkedIn Sales Navigator
- Crunchbase, Apollo.io, or other lead-gen tools
- Familiarity with early-stage startups or hiring patterns
🧪 To Apply, Please Include:
- A short video on how you’ll find the leads
- Example of 1 company that matches the criteria
- Estimate of how long it will take to deliver
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10 days381 USD10 days381 USD
Hello!) I have extensive experience in this area and am ready to perform your task with quality. I approach work responsibly, take into account all wishes, and work within the agreed budget.
If you're interested, I would be happy to discuss the details and find the best solution for you. Write to me – I will be glad to cooperate!
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9 days692 USD9 days692 USD
Hello
I was doing such research
I can create such a list but not for 300 euros, but for 600
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14 days346 USD
3153 87 0 14 days346 USDGood day. Ready to discuss project details. I specialize in precise manual research of startups and have experience filtering companies by hiring, team structure, and technical focus. I use LinkedIn, Crunchbase, AngelList, and job platforms. Time estimate: 7-12 working days for 300 companies with manual verification of each. Feel free to contact me.
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7 days346 USD
122 7 days346 USDEstimated Time & Effort Breakdown
Total Target: 300 companies
Cities: 3 (Berlin, Amsterdam, Singapore)
Per city: 100 companies
Criteria checks per company: ~7–9 attributes (hiring status, HR team size, job page, etc.)
Average research time per company: 5–8 minutes (includes cross-checking LinkedIn + job page + team structure)
Total time estimate:
… 5–8 minutes × 300 companies = 25 to 40 hours
I’m excited to apply for your research project. I specialize in accurate, manual lead research with a focus on startups, tech companies, and hiring pipelines.
I believe I am best suited for this job because:
I’ve worked on similar market mapping projects using LinkedIn, company sites, and job boards to identify early-stage startups and hiring patterns.
I understand how to verify team size, hiring status, and HR presence, especially through tools like LinkedIn filters, Sales Navigator, and Crunchbase.
I value clean, human-verified data — no scraping or AI-generated fluff.
How I will tackle the task at hand:
Use LinkedIn and job boards (Wellfound, Stack Overflow, company pages) to confirm active engineer roles.
Manually inspect LinkedIn teams to confirm 0–1 HR/recruiter roles.
Document founders, CTOs, tech stack, and job sources clearly in Excel/Google Sheets, matching your format.
Regular check-ins and quality control to ensure data is consistent and useful.
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10 days346 USD
10118 220 0 10 days346 USDHello!
Please clarify, will the work be conducted from your LinkedIn account?
I have experience in performing similar tasks.
Feel free to contact me!
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