
n8n is a workflow automation platform that uniquely combines AI capabilities with business process automation. The platform enables connection to any app or API while maintaining the flexibility of code with the speed of no-code. Released under a fair-code license, n8n can be self-hosted and is supported by a vibrant community of developers and builders. Users can start simple and layer complexity as needed - utilizing the visual builder for quick wins, and adding custom Javascript or Python code where more control is required, enabling the connection of anything to everything. n8n is privately held, with funding from Sequoia, Felicis Ventures, Firstminute Capital, Harpoon Ventures, and others. Individual investors include Eventbrite's Kevin Hartz and Supercell's IIkka Paananen. n8n was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Berlin.

n8n is a workflow automation platform that uniquely combines AI capabilities with business process automation. The platform enables connection to any app or API while maintaining the flexibility of code with the speed of no-code. Released under a fair-code license, n8n can be self-hosted and is supported by a vibrant community of developers and builders. Users can start simple and layer complexity as needed - utilizing the visual builder for quick wins, and adding custom Javascript or Python code where more control is required, enabling the connection of anything to everything. n8n is privately held, with funding from Sequoia, Felicis Ventures, Firstminute Capital, Harpoon Ventures, and others. Individual investors include Eventbrite's Kevin Hartz and Supercell's IIkka Paananen. n8n was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Berlin.
What they do: AI-friendly workflow automation platform with visual node-based builder plus code extensibility and self-hosting
Founded / HQ: Founded 2019; headquartered in Berlin
License & deployment: Fair-code license; can be self-hosted or used as hosted cloud
Notable investors: Sequoia, Felicis, Highland Europe, HV Capital, Harpoon
Reported funding: $12M Series A (2021); €55M round (2025); total funding reported ~$177.55M
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Business process and workflow automation; AI orchestration for enterprise workflows.
2019
Software Development
12000000
Series A participated in by Sequoia, firstminute Capital and Harpoon Ventures.
55000000
Round reported as €55M (~$60M) with participation from HV Capital, Sequoia, Felicis and Harpoon.
“Company has institutional backing from prominent VCs including Sequoia, Felicis, Highland Europe, HV Capital and Harpoon.”