Investment memo
Cotton Farming- 1
19.03% effective annualized across 6 months keeps the economics attractive, while missing from latest sync, so planner surfaces already exclude it until the source returns.
Minimum investment
BDT 10,000
Expected return
9.10%
Duration
6 months
Effective annualized
19.03%
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 Cotton Farming - 1 project focuses on structured cotton cultivation and collection operations in Jhenaidah, one of Bangladesh's most established cotton-growing districts. This 6-month project covers the complete production cycle—from land preparation and sowing to intercultural operations, picking, grading, and delivery to ginning partners—maximizing value through disciplined input planning and assured buyer offtake. Under this project, investor funds will be used to support verified cotton farmers across Jhenaidah in sourcing quality seed, fertiliser and crop protection inputs, managing cultivation through the growing season, and supplying graded seed cotton to established buyers. The project is designed to generate returns in the range of 9.10%–11% at the end of the 6-month tenure, allowing investors to participate in a crop backed by a fixed farmgate price and steady demand from Bangladesh's spinning industry. WeGro ensures safe and efficient operations through farmer verification, field-level production monitoring, quality control at picking and grading, and timely sales execution with contracted ginning partners. Because domestic lint supply meets only a small share of national mill demand, cotton carries unusually low price risk for a field crop—offering investors operational discipline paired with the enduring strength of Bangladesh's textile value chain. 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
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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