The automation platform n8n has announced the closure of a Series B funding round totaling 55 million euros, led by Highland Europe, with participation from HV Capital and other well-known investors such as Sequoia, Felicis, and Harpoon.
This milestone represents a decisive endorsement for a project that began six years ago as a personal solution conceived by Jan Oberhauser, which today boasts over 200,000 users and 3,000 companies worldwide, including government organizations and major companies like Vodafone and Delivery Hero. Even at Color Vivo, we utilize n8n.
From Frustration to a Global Tool
n8n was born to fill a gap in the automation tools market: they were either too rigid or required advanced technical knowledge. Oberhauser decided to build a powerful environment for developers, yet accessible to any user willing to learn. The value proposition lies in an open architecture platform that allows users to extend functionalities through code, but with a visual interface that facilitates complex integration without the need for deep programming knowledge.
The growth has been exponential, and its repository on GitHub already ranks among the 150 most popular projects of all time. The community has been pivotal to this success, sharing templates, workflows, and supporting the continuous development of the platform.
AI as a Cornerstone of the Next Phase
The integration of artificial intelligence is one of the next big steps for n8n. The platform already allows for the incorporation of AI agents into workflows, opening the door to processing complex data and making automated decisions without direct human intervention.
Oberhauser emphasizes that n8n’s philosophy is to use AI to enhance human capabilities, not to replace them:
“We believe AI should amplify what users can achieve, always placing humans at the center of control.”
Plans for the Future
Thanks to this capital injection, n8n will accelerate its growth by expanding its team and investing in training for both beginner and advanced users. It will also strengthen collaboration with its more experienced users, who are increasingly acting as consultants and specialized developers, creating their own businesses around the platform.
The goal is not only to offer more integrations but to radically transform the way people interact with technology: reducing repetitive tasks, connecting systems intelligently, and allowing individuals to focus on creativity and strategy.
A Boost for the Automation Ecosystem
This 55 million euro round provides a crucial boost for the European automation ecosystem and is a testament to the confidence in the open source model proposed by n8n. The platform positions itself as an alternative to more closed tools, enabling both small businesses and large corporations to customize and optimize their processes without relying on proprietary solutions.
From the community to major tech players, n8n is emerging as one of the projects to watch in the coming years, with the ambition to lead a new era where automation and artificial intelligence are truly accessible to everyone.
via: n8n