The investment criteria for projects that Sharakah looks at are:

• Projects that require funding between RO 10,000 to 200,000
• Projects where an investor is willing to commit to atleast 51% of the equity and 20% to 33% incase of loan
• Projects that can attract Funding from other private investors, individuals or financial institutions if needed
• Projects that have highly capable, committed and ambitious founders who are personally and financially committed to the success of the venture
• Ventures that are able to produce products and services that have a competitive advantage and have potential for significant sales growth
• Projects that are able to generate capital gains for the Fund through the sale of its shares within 6 years in the case of an equity partnership
• Projects or ventures that are supported with buy back agreements or contracts