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Underdog Named #3 Startup in U.S. by LinkedIn
BROOKLYN, N.Y., October 15, 2025--Underdog, the fastest-growing sports company in the U.S., today was named the number three startup on the 2025 LinkedIn Top 50 Startups List in the U.S., up from number 15 in 2024. This is the third consecutive year Underdog has made LinkedIn’s Top 50 Startups List, recognizing the company for its rapid employment growth, job interest and attraction of top talent. Underdog is the only sports company to make the list this year.
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