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Boro Rice Storage - 1

18.71% effective annualized across 2 months keeps the economics attractive, while comes from a platform with softer recent reliability.

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Minimum investment

BDT 100,000

Expected return

2.90%

Duration

2 months

Effective annualized

18.71%

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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Boro rice is one of Bangladesh’s largest agricultural commodities, with significant volumes entering the market during the harvest season. The Boro Rice Storage - 1 project focuses on the strategic procurement and storage of harvested rice, allowing value to be generated through market timing and supply management. Investor funds will be utilized to support the collection, storage, handling, and management of Boro rice in designated storage facilities. By preserving product quality and optimizing the timing of market release, the project aims to capitalize on favorable market conditions while addressing seasonal supply fluctuations. With a short investment tenure and a commodity-backed structure, this project offers investors an opportunity to participate in Bangladesh’s agricultural value chain while benefiting from the essential role of rice in the country's food and trade ecosystem. Supporting agriculture, preserving value, and creating opportunities through efficient commodity management. 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 larger capital slices that can absorb the minimum ticket cleanly. 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 100,000

Expected total return

2.90%

Duration

2 months

Payout type

at maturity

Source URL

https://www.wegro.global/projects/459

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 Aug 2026, 8:17 AM

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