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Turmeric Cultivation - 3

18.81% effective annualized across 6 months keeps the economics attractive, while comes from a platform with softer recent reliability.

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Minimum investment

BDT 15,000

Expected return

9.00%

Duration

6 months

Effective annualized

18.81%

Thesis read

Economics still warrant review, but confidence is softer than normal.

Improves platform diversification, but comes from a platform with softer recent reliability. High reinvestment fit: shorter duration keeps capital cycling quickly. Platform reliability score is soft, so sizing discipline matters more.

Why it stands out

Improves platform diversification.

Main watchout

Comes from a platform with softer recent reliability.

Portfolio fit

Improves platform diversification, but comes from a platform with softer recent reliability.
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Overview

Investment memo

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Turmeric Cultivation – 3 is a short-term agricultural investment project designed to generate stable returns through the controlled cultivation and sale of turmeric, a high-demand spice crop widely used in food, medicine, and consumer goods across Bangladesh. The project funds quality seed selection, land preparation, cultivation, crop management, and harvesting over a 6-month cycle, supported by field supervision and market linkage. Strong domestic demand and well-established trading channels help reduce price volatility and ensure timely sales. With an investment of BDT 15,000 per unit, investors can expect a projected return of 9.00% – 10.50% at maturity. The project focuses on efficient cost management, practical farming practices, and predictable crop cycles, making it suitable for investors seeking short-tenure, agriculture-backed returns. 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

Improves platform diversification.

Main watchout

Comes from a platform with softer recent reliability.

Portfolio fit

Improves platform diversification, but comes from a platform with softer recent reliability.

Reinvestment fit

High reinvestment fit: shorter duration keeps capital cycling quickly.

Decision summary

Improves platform diversification. Best suited to capital that values quicker recycling and shorter lock-up. Less attractive if concentration pressure is already high in the same platform or category.

Core facts

Commercial terms

The core commercial terms that define ticket size, term, and payout expectations.

Minimum investment

BDT 15,000

Expected total return

9.00%

Duration

6 months

Payout type

at maturity

Source URL

https://www.wegro.global/projects/455

Provenance

Source status and provenance

Freshness, operator posture, and source health signals that affect trust and planning.

Research posture

None

Control state

Active

Last seen

03 Jun 2026, 4:17 PM
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