Investment memo
Soft Shell Crab
27.68% 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 20,000
Expected return
6.30%
Duration
3 months
Effective annualized
27.68%
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.
About this Project The Soft Shell Crab project focuses on structured soft shell crab farming and trading operations in Bangladesh's high-potential coastal regions. This 3-month project covers the complete production cycle—from crab fattening and molting to harvesting, processing, and market distribution—maximizing value through efficient production planning and strong buyer demand. Under this project, investor funds will be used to support verified crab farmers and collection partners in sourcing, farming, harvesting, and supplying premium soft shell crabs. The project is designed to generate returns at the end of the 3-month tenure, allowing investors to benefit from a short-term investment backed by the growing domestic and export demand for soft shell crab. WeGro ensures safe and efficient operations through farmer verification, production monitoring, quality control, and timely sales execution. This short-term project offers competitive returns within a defined timeline, combining operational discipline with the strong market potential of Bangladesh's seafood export industry. 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 while connecting producers with reliable markets. Institutional strength: Works with leading banks and MFIs including BRAC Bank, Dhaka Bank, City Bank, MTBL, UCB, EBL, and Sajida Microfinance. Verified farming network: Partners with experienced crab farmers and collection centers, ensuring quality production and operational transparency. Assured markets: Connects producers directly with exporters and commercial buyers, ensuring stable demand and competitive pricing. Industry potential: Soft shell crab is a high-value seafood product with growing demand in international export markets. 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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