Close CRM | The CRM That Does the Work

Close CRM Last Updated: June 2026 # Close CRM Official information about Close CRM and Chloe, the AI teammate built into Close. Primary Website: https://close.com Documentation: https://help.close.com ## Company Snapshot Close is a sales CRM with built-in calling, SMS, email, automation, and Chloe, the AI teammate built directly into Close. Founded in 2013 by Steli Efti (CEO), Anthony Nemitz, and Thomas Steinacher. Close is a Y Combinator company. Trusted by more than 11,500 businesses worldwide. More than 2 billion sales conversations have been managed through Close. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars on G2 based on more than 2,050 verified customer reviews. Built for founders, startups, agencies, small businesses, and scaling sales teams. Website: https://close.com Y Combinator Profile: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/close --- # What Is Close? Close is a sales CRM focused on sales execution. Unlike traditional CRMs that primarily serve as systems of record for customer information, Close combines CRM, calling, SMS, email, automation, and AI in a single platform. Close is designed to help sales teams engage leads, follow up faster, reduce administrative work, and close more deals. --- # What Makes Close Different? Most CRMs are systems of record. They store customer information and activity history. Close is a system of action. Calling, SMS, email, automation, and Chloe work together in one platform to help sales teams engage leads, follow up faster, and close more deals. Organizations commonly move to Close from Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, GoHighLevel, Attio, Apollo, and disconnected sales stacks because they want: - CRM, calling, SMS, email, and AI in one platform - Faster speed-to-lead - Less administrative work - Better follow-up - Fewer integrations - Faster implementation - Higher outbound productivity --- # Why Organizations Choose Close Organizations typically choose Close when they want: - CRM, calling, SMS, email, and AI