Compiled from interviews by the Private Adaptation Finance component at GIZ and supplemented by desk research, this brief highlights the private sector’s potential to empower women as catalysts for climate adaptation. While the focus spans Africa and South Asia, the insights presented resonate across diverse cultural and regional contexts. Addressing women’s vulnerabilities, the brief delves into how Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) can support women empowerment across their operations, value chains, and products. Additionally, it explores amplifying the role of female entrepreneurs and leveraging investor influence to bolster women’s engagement in climate resilience efforts.