21X, a leading financial institution in Frankfurt, has partnered with SwissFinTechLadies (SFTL) to promote female-led innovation in digital finance. The collaboration aims to empower women in fintech by providing access to 21X’s advanced blockchain platform and supporting SFTL’s Angel Training Programme.
21X, a pioneering financial institution based in Frankfurt, has partnered with SwissFinTechLadies (SFTL) to accelerate female-led innovation within the digital finance space. The collaboration will combine 21X’s advanced blockchain capabilities with SFTL’s extensive network and expertise in empowering women within fintech, technology, and blockchain. This strategic alliance aims to not only promote technological advancement but also enhance diversity within the financial sector, fostering greater opportunities for women entrepreneurs.
Under the partnership, 21X will support SFTL by providing insights, speaking engagements, and expertise on topics critical to women’s careers in the digital asset sector. Additionally, the collaboration will enhance SwissFinTechLadies’ Angel Training Programme, providing female founders and co-founders with the resources and support they need to succeed in the evolving world of digital finance.
“This partnership with SwissFinTechLadies is a significant step forward in our mission to not only build the future of capital markets but also to collaborate with a network of highly successful women entrepreneurs. Their dedication to empowering women in fintech, many of whom are CEOs and founders, perfectly aligns with our belief that these powerful partners unlock significant potential for collaboration. By combining our technological expertise with SFTL’s accomplished community, we look forward to driving new opportunities and shaping a more dynamic digital finance ecosystem,” said Max J. Heinzle, CEO of 21X.
Shaping a dynamic financial ecosystem
The two organisations have committed to an annual series of joint events aimed at fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing. Through this partnership, 21X will offer SFTL’s community access to its advanced Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) exchange platform, enabling female entrepreneurs and startups to tap into the growing potential of tokenised financial instruments. In return, SFTL will refer female-led businesses to 21X, facilitating direct access to cutting-edge digital finance infrastructure. The collaboration will also see 21X refer relevant businesses to SFTL’s extensive network, driving a more inclusive and innovative financial ecosystem.
Dr. Karen Wendt, President of SwissFinTechLadies, highlighted the significance of this collaboration: “We are thrilled to partner with 21X, a true pioneer in the tokenised asset space. This collaboration provides our members, particularly female founders, with invaluable access to a leading DLT-based exchange and insights into the rapidly evolving world of tokenised securities. Together, we can accelerate the adoption of digital assets, bridge the investment gap for women entrepreneurs, and collectively shape a more inclusive and dynamic financial future.”
The future of digital finance for women entrepreneurs
This partnership is built on shared values of innovation, empowerment, and diversity. It not only provides women entrepreneurs with access to advanced technological platforms but also strengthens the pathway for women to lead in the digital assets and blockchain industries. By combining 21X’s technological excellence with SFTL’s powerful and accomplished network, the collaboration is set to break down barriers in the traditionally male-dominated financial sector. With a shared commitment to a more inclusive future, the partnership aims to set the stage for female leadership in the future of finance.
The collaboration promises to accelerate the growth of women in digital finance, encouraging greater participation and leadership within the space. By joining forces, 21X and SFTL aim to drive tangible progress in digital finance, not just through technological advancement but by fostering a more inclusive, diverse, and dynamic financial ecosystem.
About 21X
21X is a Frankfurt-based financial institution at the forefront of revolutionising capital markets through blockchain technology. In December 2024, the company secured a licence to operate its groundbreaking Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) trading and settlement system (DLT TSS) venue, positioning itself at the forefront of the transition to digital finance. 21X’s advanced exchange launched in May 2025 with a primary market and is set to launch its secondary market soon, facilitating peer-to-peer trading and settlement of tokenised financial instruments.
About SwissFinTechLadies
SwissFinTechLadies (SFTL) is a leading Swiss association dedicated to increasing the representation of women in fintech, finance, technology, and Web3 to 30% by 2030. Through education, robust networking, and strategic empowerment programs, SFTL aims to reshape the traditionally male-dominated landscape by promoting gender parity in leadership roles and supporting women entrepreneurs in the digital age. The association is committed to encouraging women to actively contribute to the financial sector, ensuring equal access to opportunities, and creating a more inclusive and dynamic financial ecosystem.
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