Overview

Close provides a subscription-based customer relationship management (CRM) platform for startups and SMBs to manage sales communications and reduce manual data entry. Its product works through a cloud-based, easy-to-use interface with automation features that streamline sales workflows and data capture, available on monthly or annual plans. The company differentiates itself by being bootstrapped and profitable with a fully remote team, emphasizing autonomy, asynchronous communication, transparency, and a culture of trust without micromanagement. Its goal is to double the productivity of sales representatives by making CRM workflows simpler and more automated while growing sustainably with a globally distributed team.

Significant Headcount Growth

YC Company

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

• 78% of social sellers outperform peers using LinkedIn for trust-building.
• 2025 AI updates enhance automation for calls, emails, and iMessage via Sendblue.
• Bootstrapped profitability sustains 90-person remote team with autonomy.

What critics are saying

• HubSpot's free tier dominates SMBs, undercutting Close's subscriptions now.
• Salesforce Einstein AI commoditizes Close's automation in 12-24 months.
• Zapier dependency fails integrations if deprioritized in 18-36 months.

What makes Close unique

• Close embeds calling, SMS, email, and AI directly into CRM for seamless sales workflows.
• AI automates call notes, emails, and follow-ups without tool switching.
• LeadFuze integration enriches leads with emails, domains, and social profiles instantly.

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Funding

Total Funding

$380k

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Notable Investors:

Y Combinator

Notable Investors:

Y Combinator

$250,000

Seed

Aug 2013

Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.

Seed Funding Comparison

Below Average

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Ind Avg. $3.3M

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