Close
2024 Revenue
$13.1M
Customers
500
Funding
$0
YOY
111%
Avg ACV
$26.2K
Team
156
Founded
2013
How Close CEO Steli Efti grew Close to $13.1M revenue and 500 customers in 2024.
Close is a modern CRM for startups and small businesses with built-in sales communication tools.
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Close Revenue
In 2024, Close's revenue reached $13.1M. The company previously reported $6.2M in 2023. Since its launch in 2013, Close has shown consistent revenue growth.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Close Hit $13.1m revenue in October 2024 |
| 2023 | Close Hit $6.2m revenue in November 2023 |
| 2016 | Close Hit $2.4m revenue in October 2016 |
| 2013 | Launched with $0 revenue |
Close Valuation, Funding Rounds
Close is a bootstrapped Sales Engagement Software startup. Founded in 2013, Close has grown to $13.1M in revenue without raising any venture capital or outside funding.
As a self-funded Sales Engagement Software SaaS company, Close has built its business with no outside investment.
| Year | Round | Amount | Valuation | % Sold |
|---|
Close Employees & Team Size
Close employs approximately 156 people as of 2026, up from 82 in 2023.
Close has 156 total employees in different roles and functions and 3 sales reps that carry a quota. They have 500 customers that rely on the company's solutions.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Reached 156 employees (December 2024) |
| 2024 | Reached 143 employees (October 2024) |
| 2023 | Reached 82 employees (July 2023) |
| 2020 | Reached 76 employees (December 2020) |
| 2020 | Reached 78 employees (June 2020) |
| 2019 | Reached 76 employees (December 2019) |
| 2018 | Reached 58 employees (December 2018) |
| 2016 | Reached 18 employees (October 2016) |
Founder / CEO
Steli Efti
Steli is CEO and Co-Founder of Close.io (a platform that makes calls, sends emails, and conveniently automatically tracks all activity) and ElasticSales, where he helps thousands of startups succeed in scaling their sales efforts. He is an alumni of Y Combinator (they helped making companies like Dropbox, Airbnb, 9gag, and more). His company has received funding from Spark Capital, SV Angel, Start Fund, and Omidyar Networks as well as several notable angel investors.
Q&A
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| What's your age? | 37 |
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Customers
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LockedFrequently Asked Questions about Close
What is Close's revenue?
Close generates $13.1M in revenue.
Who founded Close?
Close was founded by Steli Efti.
Who is the CEO of Close?
The CEO of Close is Steli Efti.
How much funding does Close have?
Close raised $0.
How many employees does Close have?
Close has 156 employees.
Where is Close headquarters?
Close is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
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