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Cotton Farming- 2

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 10,000

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

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

The Cotton Farming - 2 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

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 10,000

Expected total return

9.00%

Duration

6 months

Payout type

at maturity

Source URL

https://www.wegro.global/projects/487

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

01 Oct 2026, 4:17 PM
Raw source summarySecondary
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