When setting up or editing your company information in Leadfeeder—whether you're creating a custom feed in Web Visitors or running a Target search by industry—you'll come across a field labeled "Industry." This isn't just a basic dropdown. Leadfeeder uses a multi-level classification system designed to accurately categorize businesses. Here's what that means.
🔍 What is an Industry?
An Industry on Leadfeeder defines the primary sector your business operates in. This is used for search, advertising targeting, content suggestions, and more. Leadfeeder's industry system is hierarchical, starting with a Top-Level Industry, and in many cases, branching into sub-industries for more specificity.
Various products by Leadfeeder like Target and Web Visitors use the same industry classification, ensuring consistency across the platform.
📊 How Industries Work in Custom Feeds
The company profile in Web Visitors shows all the industries a company is associated with, with a detailed breakdown of the hierarchy up to 5 levels deep.
However, when using custom feed filters, only the top industry and its first sub-industry can be used. This means your results will include all companies under these main industries.
📚 Complete List of Top-Level Industries on Leadfeeder
We support a wide range of industries based on LinkedIn's industry classification. Expand each section to view detailed descriptions and the sub-industries available for filtering.
Accommodation Services
Accommodation Services
Businesses that provide lodging or short-term accommodations for travelers and tourists.
Sub-industries:
Food and Beverage Services
Hospitality – Including hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, campgrounds, recreational vehicle parks, and other short-term lodging.
Administrative and Support Services
Administrative and Support Services
Businesses providing day-to-day support for other organizations.
Sub-industries:
Collection Agencies
Events Services
Facilities Services – Janitorial, landscaping, pest control, and similar services.
Fundraising
Office Administration – General business support like mail handling or billing.
Security and Investigations – Bodyguards, private detectives, and security systems.
Staffing and Recruiting – Temporary or permanent employment placement.
Telephone Call Centers
Translation and Localization
Travel Arrangements – Booking and planning travel for clients.
Writing and Editing
Construction
Construction
Firms engaged in building infrastructure and property.
Sub-industries:
Building Construction – Residential and nonresidential building construction (houses, apartments, commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings).
Civil Engineering – Highways, bridges, utility systems, and large-scale infrastructure.
Specialty Trade Contractors – Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and similar services.
Consumer Services
Consumer Services
Establishments providing services directly to consumers.
Sub-industries:
Civic and Social Organizations
Household Services
Non-profit Organizations
Personal and Laundry Services – Hair salons, dry cleaners, and similar businesses.
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Religious Institutions
Repair and Maintenance
Education
Education
Organizations focused on teaching and learning across various levels.
Sub-industries:
Professional Training and Coaching
E-Learning Providers
Higher Education – Colleges, universities, professional schools, and junior colleges offering associate degrees.
Primary and Secondary Education – Elementary and secondary educational institutions.
Technical and Vocational Training – Schools providing job-specific training.
Entertainment Providers
Entertainment Providers
Businesses delivering artistic, cultural, or recreational experiences.
Sub-industries:
Artists and Writers
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos – Cultural preservation and education institutions.
Musicians
Performing Arts and Spectator Sports – Theater, concerts, and sports teams.
Recreational Facilities – Casinos, arcades, golf courses, and amusement parks.
Farming, Ranching, Forestry
Farming, Ranching, Forestry
Industries engaged in the cultivation of land, raising animals, or harvesting natural resources.
Sub-industries:
Farming – Crop production (grains, vegetables, fruits) and related support activities.
Forestry and Logging – Harvesting timber and managing forests.
Ranching and Fisheries – Raising livestock and poultry; commercial fishing and game capture.
Financial Services
Financial Services
Businesses involved in managing money, investments, and insurance.
Sub-industries:
Capital Markets – Investment banking, securities trading, and commodity contracts.
Credit Intermediation – Commercial banks, credit unions, and loan providers.
Funds and Trusts – Mutual funds, pension funds, and similar financial products.
Insurance – Life, health, and property insurance companies.
Government Administration
Government Administration
Public sector organizations that manage and deliver public programs and services.
Sub-industries:
Administration of Justice – Police, fire, courts, and correctional institutions.
Economic Programs
Environmental Quality Programs – Environmental protection and conservation programs.
Health and Human Services – Social security, welfare, and unemployment programs.
Housing and Community Development – Urban development, housing initiatives, and planning commissions.
Military and International Affairs – Defense departments and diplomatic services.
Public Policy Offices
Space Research and Technology – Government agencies focused on space missions and exploration.
Hospitals and Health Care
Hospitals and Health Care
Entities providing medical care, health-related services, and social support.
Sub-industries:
Community Services
Hospitals – Inpatient care facilities with a broad range of services.
Individual and Family Services – Child and youth services, elder care, food banks, and more.
Medical Practices – Clinics and offices of physicians, dentists, and other outpatient providers.
Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities – Facilities offering nursing, supervision, or assistance with daily living.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Businesses involved in creating new products through raw materials or components.
Sub-industries:
Apparel Manufacturing – Clothing manufacturing.
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing – Lighting, motors, and home appliances.
Chemical Manufacturing – Producers of pharmaceuticals, plastics, and cleaning agents.
Climate Technology Product Manufacturing
Computers and Electronics Manufacturing – Tech hardware and semiconductors.
Fabricated Metal Products – Steelworks, forging, and metal tools.
Food and Beverage Manufacturing – Factories producing edible goods and drinks.
Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing – Household, office, and institutional furniture.
Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
Leather Product Manufacturing
Machinery Manufacturing – Equipment used in agriculture, manufacturing, and HVAC.
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Oil and Coal Product Manufacturing – Oil refineries and fuel manufacturers.
Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
Plastics and Rubber Product Manufacturing – Packaging, tires, and plastic goods.
Primary Metal Manufacturing
Printing Services
Sporting Goods Manufacturing
Textile Manufacturing – Fabrics and footwear manufacturing.
Tobacco Manufacturing
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing – Vehicles, aircraft, and shipbuilding.
Wood Product Manufacturing
Oil, Gas, and Mining
Oil, Gas, and Mining
Industries extracting natural resources from the earth.
Sub-industries:
Mining – Extraction of minerals, metals, and coal, including drilling and geological support services.
Oil and Gas – Exploration and drilling for crude oil and natural gas.
Professional Services
Professional Services
Specialized knowledge-based services for businesses and individuals.
Sub-industries:
Accounting – Financial reporting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services.
Advertising Services – Marketing agencies, public relations, and media buying.
Architecture and Planning – Design and planning for structures and infrastructure.
Business Consulting and Services – Business strategy, HR, and operations consulting.
Design Services – Graphic, fashion, and interior design.
Engineering Services
IT Services and IT Consulting – Tech consulting, systems integration, and custom solutions.
Legal Services – Law firms, legal advisors, legal aid societies, title abstract offices, notaries, and paralegals.
Photography
Research Services – R&D in physical, engineering, and life sciences.
Services for Renewable Energy
Veterinary Services.
Real Estate and Equipment Rental Services
Real Estate and Equipment Rental Services
Businesses that lease or manage physical assets and properties.
Sub-industries:
Equipment Rental Services – Leasing cars, machinery, or electronics.
Real Estate – Buying, selling, renting, or managing properties.
Retail
Retail
Establishments that sell goods directly to consumers.
Sub-industries:
Food and Beverage Retail – Grocery stores and specialty food retailers.
Online and Mail Order Retail – E-commerce, mail-order, and vending machine sellers.
Retail Apparel and Fashion – Fashion retailers for all ages.
Retail Appliances, Electrical, and Electronic Equipment
Retail Art Dealers
Retail Art Supplies
Retail Books and Printed News
Retail Building Materials and Garden Equipment – Hardware, tools, and garden centers.
Retail Florists
Retail Furniture and Home Furnishings
Retail Gasoline – Fuel stations with or without convenience retail.
Retail Health and Personal Care Products – Pharmacies and beauty supply shops.
Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
Retail Motor Vehicles – Car dealerships and auto parts stores.
Retail Musical Instruments
Retail Office Equipment
Retail Office Supplies and Gifts
Retail Recyclable Materials & Used Merchandise
Technology, Information and Media
Technology, Information and Media
Companies that provide IT infrastructure, software, media, and information services.
Sub-industries:
Media & Telecommunications – News syndicates, libraries, and internet publishing.
Technology, Information and Internet – Software publishing, data processing, cloud computing, and web hosting.
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Industries that move goods or people and store inventory.
Sub-industries:
Airlines and Aviation – Passenger and cargo airlines.
Freight and Package Transportation – Express delivery, parcel services, and freight brokers.
Ground Passenger Transportation – Buses, taxis, ride services, and sightseeing transportation.
Maritime Transportation – Shipping lines and marine transport.
Pipeline Transportation – Transport of oil, gas, and other materials via pipeline.
Postal Services – National and regional mail delivery.
Rail Transportation – Freight and passenger rail systems.
Truck Transportation – Local and long-distance trucking services.
Warehousing and Storage – Third-party logistics, cold storage, and general warehousing
Utilities
Utilities
Entities that provide basic utility services for residential, commercial, and industrial users.
Sub-industries:
Electric Power Generation – Power companies and electric utilities.
Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution
Natural Gas Distribution – Natural gas utility providers.
Water, Waste, Steam, and Air Conditioning Services – Public and private water and waste systems.
Wholesale
Wholesale
Businesses involved in bulk distribution to retailers and commercial customers.
Sub-industries:
Wholesale Alcoholic Beverages
Wholesale Apparel and Sewing Supplies
Wholesale Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics
Wholesale Building Materials
Wholesale Chemical and Allied Products
Wholesale Computer Equipment
Wholesale Drugs and Sundries
Wholesale Food and Beverage
Wholesale Footwear
Wholesale Furniture and Home Furnishings
Wholesale Hardware, Plumbing, Heating Equipment
Wholesale Import and Export
Wholesale Luxury Goods and Jewelry
Wholesale Machinery
Wholesale Metals and Minerals
Wholesale Motor Vehicles and Parts
Wholesale Paper Products
Wholesale Petroleum and Petroleum Products
Wholesale Photography Equipment and Supplies
Wholesale Raw Farm Products
Wholesale Recyclable Materials
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