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Soft Shell Crab - 2

20.17% effective annualized across 3 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

4.70%

Duration

3 months

Effective annualized

20.17%

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

High effective annualized return without a long capital lock-up.

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

Primary narrative, underwriting frame, and the fastest route to a decision-quality read.

The Soft Shell Crab - 2 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. Strong 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

High effective annualized return without a long capital lock-up.

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

High effective annualized return without a long capital lock-up. 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

4.70%

Duration

3 months

Payout type

at maturity

Source URL

https://www.wegro.global/projects/474

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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