FundraiseOct 9, 2025, 12:19 UTC

AI Agent Startup N8n Nets $2.5 Billion Valuation With Backing From Nvidia

Berlin-based startup n8n has raised $180 million in fresh funding, valuing the company at $2.5 billion and highlighting the surge of investor interest in AI automation platforms. The Series C round, led by Accel and joined by Nvidia’s investment arm NVentures, marks one of Europe’s largest recent financings in the rapidly expanding AI agent sector.

Founded in 2019 by Jan Oberhauser, n8n develops software that enables businesses to build and deploy AI-driven agents with minimal coding. Its drag-and-drop interface allows users to design automated workflows linking company databases and third-party tools such as Slack and Google Docs. The platform supports multiple large language models from providers including Google and Anthropic, a flexibility Oberhauser says helps customers avoid vendor lock-in.

N8n’s technology is being adopted by enterprises such as Vodafone to streamline operations and reduce costs. Oberhauser said the company’s revenue has grown tenfold over the past year, though he did not disclose figures. The new capital will be used to hire additional engineers and expand internationally as the company scales its customer base across industries.

The financing reflects broader investment momentum in artificial intelligence. Over the past year, global venture capital has increasingly concentrated around companies developing AI agents — systems designed to execute tasks autonomously and integrate across software ecosystems. That enthusiasm has intensified competition among startups and incumbents alike, with OpenAI’s recent launch of AgentKit adding further pressure in the space.

Oberhauser maintains that n8n’s strength lies in offering greater interoperability across AI systems. “If OpenAI is releasing something, you’re locked into the OpenAI model,” he said. “What makes us special is that you don’t have this lock-in.”

Sources:
n8n
Tech.eu
Bloomberg
Tech Funding News

J.V.