Are startups a good investment?

<p>Imagine being there in the early days of Canva... watching a disruptive company come into the mix and being given the chance to invest in its early stages. Considering its now $55 billion (AUD) valuation, we reckon the investment would have paid off! Well, there are people who invest in these companies for a living, constantly trying to spot start-ups that will come through and change our lives as we know them. Today, we have an incredibly insightful chat with Natalie Collins, an angel investor in the Startmate Venture Capital First Believers Immersion program about what she looks for in up-and-coming companies and how to invest in start-ups.</p><br><p>Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between the episodes on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yigcpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, or on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@yigcpodcast?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a>, and come and be part of the conversation on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/778745913073961/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook with our You’re In Good Company Discussion Group</a>.</p><br><p>Got a question or a topic suggestion? Email us <a href="mailto:yigc@equitymates.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>*****</p><p>In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.&nbsp;</p><br><p>*****</p><br><p>You’re In Good Company is a product of Equity Mates Media.&nbsp;</p><br><p>All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professi