Funding Overview

German AI automation startup n8n announced a $180 million Series C funding round at a $2.5 billion valuation, bringing its total funding to $240 million.

The round was led by Accel, with participation from Meritech, Redpoint, Evantic, Visionaries Club, and Nvidia’s NVentures.
Other investors included T.Capital and existing backers such as Felicis Ventures, Sequoia, Highland Europe, and HV Capital.

About n8n

Founded in 2019 by Jan Oberhauser, Berlin-based n8n offers AI-powered workflow automation tools that integrate with third-party web applications and internal software systems.

The platform features a visual drag-and-drop interface allowing users to automate repetitive workflows.
Integrations include platforms like Slack, Google Docs, and internal databases.
n8n markets itself as a cross-industry automation platform, unlike vertical AI startups targeting specific sectors.

Competitive Landscape

Competitors: Zapier (U.S.), Gumloop (Canada), and OpenAI, which recently introduced AgentKit to let developers build AI agents directly.
Differentiator: n8n emphasizes multi-model flexibility, allowing connections with AI systems from Google (GOOG, GOOGL), Anthropic, and OpenAI, avoiding single-vendor lock-in.

Strategic Commentary

CEO Jan Oberhauser:
“What makes us special is you don’t have this lock-in — our technology connects to multiple AI providers.”
Accel Partner Ben Fletcher added:
“OpenAI’s entry into the agent space is good for n8n — more agents mean more potential demand for n8n’s services.”

Why It Matters

n8n’s funding underscores investor appetite for AI workflow automation and agentic software platforms.
With Nvidia’s NVentures onboard, the company strengthens its AI infrastructure ties.
The firm is positioned as a European alternative in the fast-growing AI agent development ecosystem, competing with both OpenAI’s AgentKit and Zapier’s automation suite.