German AI startup n8n has raised $180 million in its Series C funding round at a valuation of $2.5 billion, bringing total funding to $240 million. The round was led by Accel Ventures, with participation from Meritech, Redpoint, Evantic, and other investors. Founded in 2019, n8n provides a no-code platform that enables developers and businesses to build automated workflows and AI agents across multiple tools, data sources, and models.
The platform allows users to visually create workflows by connecting nodes, triggers, actions, integrations, and custom code, deployable on both cloud and self-hosted environments. This flexibility allows organizations to automate complex business processes efficiently, bridging the gap between AI models and practical business applications.
n8n emphasized the strategic importance of the funding, stating, “This investment recognises something fundamental: the AI race isn’t only about smarter models – it’s about who can actually put that intelligence to work reliably, inside actual businesses.” The startup plans to use the funding to accelerate product development, enhance platform capabilities, and expand its global footprint, enabling more enterprises to implement AI-powered automation at scale.
Several leading companies are already leveraging n8n to optimize operations. Vodafone, for example, utilized the platform for threat intelligence, achieving savings of £2.2 million, 5,000 person-days, and ongoing monthly savings in the thousands of pounds. The startup has also experienced rapid growth, reporting sixfold user growth and tenfold revenue growth, reaching an annual recurring revenue of $40 million this year.
By combining AI intelligence with no-code workflow automation, n8n positions itself as a critical tool for businesses seeking operational efficiency, scalable automation, and actionable insights from complex data ecosystems. With its latest funding, the company is poised to expand its global presence and further democratize AI-driven automation for enterprises across industries.
