Most tools in the $24bn workflow automation space struggle with complex, high-volume workflows, forcing teams to rely on time-consuming, hard-to-maintain in-house development and custom scripting. n8n, a Berlin-based workflow automation platform, breaks this cycle with its fair-code platform. It gives technical teams the best of both worlds: code flexibility and no-code speed, enhanced by AI capabilities.
The company has secured €55M in funding led by European growth investor Highland Europe, with participation from HV Capital and existing investors Sequoia, Felicis, and Harpoon. Total funding now exceeds €68M, though the valuation remains undisclosed.
This new funding will accelerate n8n’s product roadmap, expanding tools for business-critical workflows and enhancing monitoring and observability features to streamline the prototype-to-production journey. The investment will drive significant team growth across engineering, product, and go-to-market functions while nurturing the community through events and education. This will also fuel expansion into London and New York while strengthening n8n’s community.
Redefining the automation stack: AI, code, and human expertise
Jan Oberhauser founded n8n in 2019 with an ambitious vision: to create the ultimate automation tool for technical teams — one that would eliminate traditional workflow limitations. The platform quickly drew a passionate community of technical users who felt truly unfettered for the first time, wielding the power of a 10x developer.
Jan Oberhauser, Founder and CEO of n8n, said: “Automation shouldn’t be a black box—companies need transparency, customisation and cost efficiency. With n8n, we’ve built more than a platform; we’ve built a community that loves and relies on us. From individual contributors to global enterprises, n8n gives everyone the powers of a 10x developer, which is vital given the explosion of AI in the workplace. We’re redefining what AI-powered automation and workflows are capable of.”
n8n powers mission-critical workflows for over 3,000 enterprises. Organisations can seamlessly integrate any LLM, combine it with custom code steps, and incorporate human-in-the-loop mechanisms, maintaining control and compliance while retaining full authority over their automation and AI infrastructure.
The platform transforms operations across industries: Customer service teams create hybrid workforces where humans and AI agents collaborate seamlessly. IT teams automate HR tasks like employee onboarding/offboarding, saving millions in operational costs. Security teams respond faster to threats through automated incident management. Beyond enterprise, tech-savvy enthusiasts create personal workflows for everyday needs, from garden irrigation to personal assistants.
In the past year, n8n has grown ARR fivefold and tripled its user base in just three months. The platform has earned the trust of governments and enterprises, including Vodafone, Delivery Hero, and Musixmatch. Success stories showcase impressive results: Delivery Hero saved 200 hours monthly, Musixmatch saved 47 days of engineering work in four months, and Bordr achieved exponential business growth.
Impact and community at the core of n8n operations
The platform’s technical architecture sets it apart from competitors like Zapier and Make (formerly Integromat), delivering superior flexibility for complex workflows. n8n combines AI capabilities with business process automation. It offers technical teams code flexibility and no-code speed.
With over 400 integrations and fair-code principles, n8n is revolutionising how businesses connect their systems and processes. The platform’s extensive GitHub codebase has earned more than 41,000 stars, demonstrating strong community engagement and technical credibility.
Dubbed the “Swiss Army Knife” of workflow automation platforms, n8n has become the trusted solution for government agencies, security teams, and enterprises worldwide. Recent technical enhancements include an overhauled Code node with TypeScript autocomplete, linting, hover tips, auto-formatting, and a new PGVector Vector Store node for AI-related workflows.
n8n has established itself as one of the most intuitive platforms for building AI agents, and it has been validated by thousands of content creators and builders who share their templates and workflows on YouTube. The community consistently praises its ease of use without compromising iteration, flexibility, or monitoring in production, addressing key challenges in AI deployment.
David Blyghton, General Partner at Highland Europe, said: “n8n has built something truly special—an amazing team, an engaged and rapidly growing community, and a product redefining automation. With LLM integrations now representing over 75% of workflows, the company is enabling developers to leverage AI in practical business use cases, from ITOps & SecOps, through to sales automation. We’re excited to support n8n as they continue their journey to shape the future of automation.”
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