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n8n

Backed byHighland EuropeSequoia
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Open-source Zapier alternative. 400+ integrations, self-hostable, supports complex branching logic and code nodes.

Location
Berlin, Germany
Raised
$42M+
Stage
Series B
Founded
2019
Category
Open Source
Funding
VC-backed
Team
51-200

Funding figures as of Jul 2025 Β· not independently verified

Founders of n8n

  • Jan Oberhauser

Investors backing n8n

  • Highland Europe
  • Sequoia

Frequently asked questions

What does n8n do?

Open-source Zapier alternative. 400+ integrations, self-hostable, supports complex branching logic and code nodes.

Where is n8n based?

n8n is based in Berlin, Germany.

When was n8n founded?

n8n was founded in 2019.

How much has n8n raised?

n8n has raised $42M+ in their Series B round as of Jul 2025.

Who founded n8n?

n8n was founded by Jan Oberhauser.

Who has invested in n8n?

n8n is backed by Highland Europe, Sequoia.

How n8n would pitch themselves

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01Target customer

Technical people β€” the core audience n8n's product is built around.

02Problem they solve

Open-source Zapier alternative. 400+ integrations, self-hostable, supports complex branching logic and code nodes. The category has historically been served by tools that miss the modern workflow this product is built around.

03Key differentiator

n8n differentiates on workflow automation for technical people. Backed by Highland Europe + Sequoia, $42M+ raised β€” the company has resources + validation to compound this thesis. Founded by Jan Oberhauser.

04Go-to-market strategy

Growth-stage GTM β€” multi-channel revenue motion (direct enterprise sales, channel partnerships, marketplace listings). Vertical specialisation + verticalised AE teams targeting enterprise + mid-market.

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