WNL - Women's Networking Lounge

What WNL - Women's Networking Lounge does

Women's Networking Lounge e. V. (WNL) is a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 2011 and headquartered in Berlin at Mauerstraße 86-88. The organization operates as the central business network for women within the ETL-Gruppe, a diversified professional services conglomerate encompassing tax consulting, legal, and business consulting practices. WNL connects women tax consultants, lawyers, and business consultants across the ETL ecosystem, providing peer exchange, role modeling, and professional development opportunities in male-dominated advisory fields. The organization has engaged approximately 8,000 participants across 500 evening events since founding, with active regional networks in seven named German cities (Braunschweig, Dresden, Flensburg, Köln, Neubrandenburg, Quedlinburg, Bodensee) plus additional nationwide coverage.

WNL's core product is an event and webinar program running approximately 50 events annually, comprising regional in-person networking events and Zoom-based webinars covering topics such as tax law, labor law, business management, communication skills, and personal motivation. The underlying technology stack is non-proprietary: Zoom for webinars, Novalnet AG for payment processing on the website ticketing storefront, Google Analytics for web analytics, and standard social media embeds (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube). The organization also supports a "regional entrepreneur network" model where women within ETL Group host their own local networks, with WNL providing structure and exchange across regions. No mobile app, AI capabilities, patents, or proprietary technology are disclosed.

The revenue model is a mix of paid event tickets (e.g., 59 EUR per ticket for regional events in Braunschweig) and freemium webinars (some free, some paid). WNL is a registered association under German law with five employees (Chair Claudia Jaensch, Deputy Chair Janine Peine, Head of Network Management Lina Lisa Kolbitz, Project Manager Traute Sternberg, Junior Event Manager Rita Albahri). Distribution channels include the website storefront, Zoom webinar registration, in-person events at partner venues, and organic social media presence. Reported partners include ETL-Gruppe (core strategic partner), apoBank (banking partner), Hartmannbund (professional association), and ETL-ADVISION. Governance is GDPR-compliant per the data protection declaration.

Name

WNL - Women's Networking Lounge

Legal name

Women's Networking Lounge e. V.

Website

https://womensnetworkinglounge.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Women's Networking Lounge (WNL) is a non-profit registered association founded in 2011 in Berlin, serving as the central women's business network within the ETL-Gruppe, connecting women tax consultants, lawyers, and business consultants across Germany via approximately 50 annual events and webinars.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Women's Networking

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM)

Keywords

• Women professional networking
• Business networking events
• Professional women's association
• Regional networking meetings
• Women leadership network

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Event Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from paid evening events and workshops. Ticket prices vary by event; example shows 59 EUR for regional in-person networking events in Braunschweig.
2. Webinar Series: Free and potentially paid webinars on professional topics including labor law, tax planning, and personal development. Some webinars are offered at no cost to participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

WNL operates as the central women's business network within the ETL-Gruppe, organizing approximately 50 events annually — including regional in-person networking evenings and expert-led webinars — for women tax consultants, lawyers, and business consultants across Germany. The organization also supports regional entrepreneur network hosts in building local women's business communities.

Product overview

The Women's Networking Lounge (WNL) is a business networking platform and professional community for women within the ETL group of companies, founded in 2011. The organization offers a platform combining regional networking events and webinars, with approximately 50 events annually. The network connects tax consultants, lawyers, and business consultants across multiple German cities including Braunschweig, Dresden, Flensburg, Köln, Neubrandenburg, Quedlinburg, and Bodensee. WNL provides a space for members to strengthen each other, learn from one another, and grow together through professional exchange and skill-sharing events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Regional Networking Events In-person evening networking events hosted in German cities (e.g., Braunschweig) featuring expert presentations, workshops, and peer networking opportunities for women professionals. Tickets priced individually (e.g., 59 EUR per ticket for Braunschweig event).
• Professional Webinar Series Online webinar series hosted via Zoom covering professional topics such as labor law, tax planning, audit preparation, and personal development. Offered in both free and paid formats for WNL network members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500 evening events and 8,000 participants since founding in 2011

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ETL-GruppecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Women's Networking Lounge is the central business network for women within the ETL-Gruppe. WNL connects women tax consultants, lawyers, and business consultants from across the ETL Group to strengthen each other, learn from one another, and grow together. The organization promotes internal cohesion and makes the competence and diversity of members visible within the ETL Group.
• apoBankminorOthersPartner bank displayed in the partner section of the WNL website, supporting the professional network ecosystem.
• HartmannbundminorOthersProfessional association partner with logo displayed on WNL website, representing connection to broader professional community.
• ETL-ADVISIONminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerETL-ADVISION is a member company within the network that provides business consulting services, with employees actively participating in WNL events and hosting regional meetings.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BPW Germany (Business and Professional Women): German chapter of the global BPW network, organizing professional women's clubs, events, and advocacy. Directly comparable to WNL as an established, Germany-based professional women's networking organization with regular events and regional chapters.
• Weconomy: Germany-based initiative connecting and empowering women in business through events, networks, and content. Closely comparable to WNL in mission and event-driven GTM motion targeting professional women.
• Ladies Drive: German platform for women in business featuring interviews, events, and a networking community. Comparable to WNL as a women-in-business community in the DACH market with a mix of editorial content and live events.
• Allianz für die Frauen in der Wirtschaft: German alliance promoting women in business and leadership through events, working groups, and policy advocacy. Comparable to WNL as a professional women's network running regular events and fostering member connections.
• Edition F: German digital media brand and community for women in business, producing editorial content, events, and networking formats aimed at professional women. Directly comparable to WNL as a German-language women-in-business networking and content platform with event programming.
• Verband Deutscher Unternehmerinnen (VDU): German association of female entrepreneurs and business leaders offering regional meetings, networking events, and advocacy. Directly comparable to WNL as a formal association running regional events for women business professionals.
• Femtec.Network: German network supporting women in STEM, technology, and leadership careers through events, mentoring, and corporate partnerships. Comparable to WNL as a structured professional women's network with events and member programs.

Others

• Hartmannbund: German professional association of physicians with a partnership relationship with WNL. Listed as a comparable ecosystem participant: a professional membership organization that runs events and member services similar in structure to WNL, though not women-specific.

Emerging players

• FemaleOneZero: Germany-based women-in-business platform featuring interviews, events, and networking opportunities. Comparable to WNL as a German women-in-business community with event-driven engagement.
• Female Founders: German chapter of the global Female Founders community supporting women entrepreneurs through events, mentorship, and community programs. Comparable to WNL in audience and mission but focused on founders rather than established professionals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@womensnetworkinglounge8777
• Facebookfacebook.com/womensnetworkinglounge
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/womensnetworkinglounge
• Instagraminstagram.com/womensnetworkinglounge

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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