In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Mitchell Sneddon sits down with Judy Anderson-Firth, CEO of Euphemia. Together they discuss the inside story of how one of Australia’s most progressive family offices invests with purpose—backing fintech, climate tech and women-led startups. Learn how Euphemia’s investment strategy works, the red flags to watch for, and what it means to be a “network-powered” investor Topics Covered – The origin story of Euphemia & Judy’s role as CEO – Why 80%+ of Euphemia’s assets are in venture capital – Their investment thesis: fintech, climate tech, and women-led startups – How Euphemia supports founders beyond the cheque – Why investing in women isn’t just ethical—it’s good business – Red flags Euphemia looks for during due diligence – Lessons learned from startup investing & syndicate building – How investors can start supporting diverse founders today – How Euphemia invests Dom Pym’s family wealth – The venture capital strategies behind backing bold founders – Why Euphemia focuses on fintech, climate tech & women-led startups – How investors can address systemic bias in venture capital If you love learning about venture capital, founder investing and impact-driven portfolios, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights. ~~Show partner resources~~ Visit TermPlus to learn more (https://termplus.com.au/?utm_source=rask&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=investors&utm_term=general&utm_content=video) ~~Resources for This Episode~~ – Triple Bubble – Fintech fund powered by Euphemia: https://triplebubble.com/ – Judy Anderson’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fasttrackjudy/ – Euphemia family office: https://euphemia.com/ – UBS: Gender Lens Investing Report 2025: https://www.ubs.com/global/en/wealthmanagement/insights/2025/gender-lens-investing-report.html – BCG: Why women-owned startups are a better bet (2018): https://web-assets.bcg.com/img-src/BCG-Why-Women-Owned-Startups-Are-a-Better-Bet-May-2018-NL_tcm9-193585.pdf – First Round Capital – 10 Year Study on Startup Trends: https://10years.firstround.com/ ~~ Rask Resources ~~ 🔗 Explore all Rask services – https://bit.ly/R-services 📋 Get Financial Planning – https://bit.ly/R-plan 📈 Start investing with Rask – https://bit.ly/R-invest 📜 Access Show Notes – https://bit.ly/R-notes ❓ Ask a question – just select the Investors Podcast – https://bit.ly/R-quest 📲 Follow us on social media: – Instagram: @rask.invest – TikTok: @rask.invest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg