n8n Embedded in SAP Joule Studio as AI Orchestration Layer, Valuation Doubles to $5.2 Billion
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A Berlin Side Project Just Became the Orchestration Layer of SAP’s AI Platform
May 12, 2026 – 10:04 pm
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TL;DR
SAP has integrated Berlin-based n8n’s software into Joule Studio, its Autonomous Enterprise platform’s central agent-building environment. This move doubles n8n’s valuation to $5.2 billion and positions the fair-code workflow automation startup as Germany’s most valuable AI company.
Jan Oberhauser launched n8n in 2019 as a side project after encountering expensive and closed workflow automation tools at his previous job. Now, SAP has adopted his creation as the orchestration layer for its 200+ specialized AI agents and 50 domain-specific assistants across various sectors.
The Deal: A Gap in the Enterprise AI Stack
The partnership highlights a missing piece in the enterprise AI landscape. While SAP offers powerful AI agents, they struggle to communicate with non-SAP systems. n8n bridges this gap, enabling agents to interact with thousands of external applications, from CRMs to data warehouses.
Key Features of n8n:
- Visual Workflow Canvas: Users drag, drop, and connect integrations between systems.
- Over 1,000 Integrations: Supported by technology partners, with a generic HTTP node for calling any API.
- Data Security: n8n runs on SAP’s cloud infrastructure, keeping data within the customer’s SAP environment.
The Partnership:
- Multi-Year Commercial Agreement: n8n becomes a native capability in Joule Studio.
- Support for Other Tools: Cursor and Claude Code also integrated, but n8n is the primary workflow orchestration layer.
- General Availability: Planned for Q3 2026.
About n8n:
Founded in Berlin in 2019, n8n operates under a fair-code license, promoting accessibility and community contributions.