Investment memo
Eggplant Farming - 1
19.71% effective annualized across 3 months keeps the economics attractive, while missing from latest sync, so planner surfaces already exclude it until the source returns.
Minimum investment
BDT 25,000
Expected return
4.60%
Duration
3 months
Effective annualized
19.71%
Thesis read
Economics may still work, but the source is not currently live.
Improves platform diversification, but comes from a platform with softer recent reliability. Reinvestment logic is secondary here because planner surfaces currently exclude the record. Source is currently missing, so confidence stays low until it reappears.
Why it stands out
Main watchout
Portfolio fit
Overview
Investment memo
Primary narrative, underwriting frame, and the fastest route to a decision-quality read.
The Eggplant Farming – 1 project focuses on the cultivation of high-quality eggplant (brinjal) in carefully selected farming regions known for their ideal growing conditions. The project runs over a 3-month cycle, providing a short-term investment opportunity with steady demand for eggplants in local and wholesale markets. Investor funds will be used to support farmers with quality seeds, fertilizers, irrigation systems, and crop care services, ensuring healthy crops and timely harvesting. The 3-month duration ensures quick turnaround, providing consistent returns within a short period. WeGro provides continuous monitoring and support to ensure efficient project execution through farmer vetting, crop planning, and field supervision, leading to optimized harvests and successful outcomes. Why Invest with WeGro? WeGro Technologies Limited is an agri-fintech company transforming rural farming in Bangladesh through digital finance, quality inputs, and market access. Founded in 2021, WeGro replaces high-interest informal loans with a structured, transparent financing model. Institutional strength: Works with leading banks and MFIs including Brac Bank, Dhaka Bank, City Bank, MTBL, UCB, EBL, and Sajida Microfinance. Quality inputs: Farmers receive verified seeds and fertilizers from trusted partners like Syngenta, Lalteer, Brac Seed, and others. Assured markets: WeGro connects farmers directly to B2B buyers, ensuring fair prices and stable demand. Proven impact: $11M+ financed, 20,000+ farmers impacted across 43 upazilas. Recognized & awarded: Global Hackcelerator Winner (SFF 2024), backed by leading accelerators and grants.
Decision summary
Why it stands out
Main watchout
Portfolio fit
Reinvestment fit
Decision summary
Core facts
Commercial terms
The core commercial terms that define ticket size, term, and payout expectations.
Minimum investment
Expected total return
Duration
Payout type
Source URL
Provenance
Source status and provenance
Freshness, operator posture, and source health signals that affect trust and planning.
Missing from the latest successful source sync
The record remains visible for review, but planner-facing surfaces already exclude it.
Research posture
Control state
Last seen
Missing since
Raw source summarySecondary
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