Association of Women Entrepreneurs in Germany

The Verband der Unternehmerinnen in Deutschland e.V. (VdU) is a German cross-industry business association that has represented the interests of women entrepreneurs since 1954. It advocates for more female entrepreneurship, more women in leadership positions, and better conditions for women in business. Its network is built on personal contacts among women entrepreneurs, supported by regional and nationwide events as well as digital formats.

The VdU was founded in 1954, when its founders came together to achieve better conditions for women in the German economy, for women entrepreneurs and founders. It has represented the interests of women entrepreneurs across industries for over 70 years. In 2013 it launched the discussion format VdU Tea Time, bringing together politicians and women entrepreneurs. In 2019 it marked its 65th anniversary, and it has continued to hold an annual VdU-Jahresversammlung attended by more than 300 women entrepreneurs from across Germany.

Cross-industry business association representing women entrepreneurs in Germany.

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