The right choice for searchers who live in Gmail and want pipeline tracking, email logging and follow-up reminders without ever switching to a separate tool.
Streak is a Gmail-native CRM built as a browser extension that sits directly inside Gmail. For search funds it turns a searcher’s inbox into a deal pipeline, logging every owner interaction automatically, tracking email opens and managing follow-ups without requiring a separate platform. There is no new tool to learn, no separate login and no context switching.
Why searchers use it
The search process is fundamentally an email-driven workflow. A searcher sends cold outreach, waits for replies, follows up and manages investor conversations almost entirely by email. Streak recognizes this and removes the friction of maintaining a separate CRM alongside an inbox. Every email thread with a target company becomes a tracked deal, follow-up reminders appear directly in Gmail and the pipeline is visible as a sidebar without leaving the inbox. For searchers who find themselves forgetting to log interactions in a separate CRM, Streak solves the problem by removing the step entirely.
Core capabilities relevant to search funds
- Inbox-native pipeline: Create and manage your acquisition pipeline stages directly inside Gmail, no separate platform required
- Automatic email logging: Every email thread is automatically linked to the relevant deal record, no manual logging needed
- Email tracking: See when owners open your emails, useful for timing follow-up calls
- Mail merge: Send personalized bulk outreach to target company owners directly from Gmail at scale
- Snippets and templates: Reusable email templates for cold outreach, follow-ups and NDA requests
- Mobile access: Gmail mobile app integration keeps pipeline tracking available on the go
Honest limitations
Streak only works inside Gmail. Searchers using Outlook or any other email client cannot use this tool. Because the pipeline lives inside Gmail rather than a standalone platform, reporting and analytics capabilities are more limited than dedicated CRMs like Pipedrive or Zoho. Streak is also priced higher than its feature set might suggest relative to alternatives, so searchers who need advanced automation or custom reporting will find better value elsewhere. It is best suited to searchers who prioritize simplicity and inbox-first workflows over configurability.
Getting started
Setup takes under an hour. Install the Chrome extension, connect to Gmail, create your pipeline stages and start adding target companies as deals. Streak begins logging email interactions automatically from that point. No data import or technical configuration required.
Pricing
- Streak has no meaningful permanent free tier for professional use.
- The Solo plan starts at approximately €19/month billed annually, which covers pipeline management, email tracking and mail merge for a single user.
- The Pro plan at approximately €49/month unlocks advanced automation and reporting. A 14-day free trial is available.
- Note that Streak requires Gmail and does not work with Outlook or other email clients.
