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Growth · August 18, 2022

Closely

Turn LinkedIn into a CRM and put all outreach on autopilot

Closely launched on August 18, 2022 with 288 votes, #61 of 3,307 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 4 years on.

In plain words

Closely is a LinkedIn sales intelligence platform that automates lead outreach and network management at scale. It functions as a B2B contact database with built-in CRM capabilities, allowing users to connect with prospects automatically and organize communications across their LinkedIn network. The platform offers free access to core CRM and inbox features, making it useful for sales teams and growth-focused professionals seeking to streamline LinkedIn-based prospecting.

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From the sources

Closely is a LinkedIn sales intelligence platform. It lets you easily connect with thousands of leads on autopilot, manage your LinkedIn network and communications at scale. Closely is also a B2B contact database. CRM features and Inbox can be used for free.

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