IPOs are back in the headlines after the much-hyped Firmus float was withdrawn. But how do you tell a good investment from an expensive story? Anna Napoli is joined by Sanjee Narendran from Teaminvest and Will Taylor, Portfolio Manager and COO at ETFShares, to look at IPOs through a patient investor's eyes. They explain why the IPO price is rarely the low price, why a float is a sales process designed to achieve the highest possible valuation, and why brokers are paid far more to raise capital than to trade shares. You will hear how to read a prospectus for motive as well as numbers: who is selling, why they are selling, how concentrated the customer base is, and how aggressive the revenue assumptions are. They also cover the green lights, including recurring revenue, existing profits, modest debt and owners who stay invested, and why Sanjee is happy to wait through at least one economic cycle before considering a new listing. Four listings are tested against hindsight: Firmus, DigiCo, Guzman y Gomez and Cuscal. A great business is not automatically a great investment at any price, and the most boring business of the four had the most reasonable story. The episode closes with a viewer question from Dave in Perth about whether waiting for a track record means missing the ground floor, and a reminder to ask who has evidence before you allocate your capital. A useful listen for anyone tempted by the next big float. Segments and key moments: 00:00:00 Welcome and why IPOs are back in the spotlight; why companies float and who benefits; what to look for in a prospectus; red flags 00:10:25 Green lights in a prospectus and why Sanjee is happy to sit it out 00:11:16 Genuine reasons to list, how long to wait, and Will's green lights 00:14:38 Why Australia's IPO market is quiet; broker incentives; the Firmus float 00:21:09 More scrutiny for the next AI data centre listing 00:22:09 DigiCo: a strong business at too high a price? 00:24:48 Circle of competence and not outsourcing your thinking 00:27:31 Guzman y Gomez: where the IPO money went 00:29:53 Cuscal: switching costs, barriers to entry and a reasonable story 00:30:50 Cuscal continued, FOMO, and the viewer question from Dave in Perth 00:34:46 Anchoring, social proof and scarcity 00:35:21 Ground floor of what? Valuation and the Mars question 00:36:37 Why technology valuations rarely last 00:38:06 Show me the proof Subscribe, leave a review, and send your questions to wealthy@ausbiz.com.au. Learn more about value investing at teaminvest.com.au 🎧 Available on [YouTube](https://youtube.com/@teaminvest2007?si=Du-CVL6yVR40ZryF), [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/teaminvest-wealth-builders/id1811489508) and [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/71dSg1DgpesFF5TcaUsM1j?si=ade33c5f74bb4208). 🎙️ Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. It helps us grow and reach more Wealth Builders like you. 💡 More Teaminvest: For more insights into Teaminvest's disciplined, research-driven approach to investing, visit our [website](https://www.teaminvest.com.au/) and learn how to become part of our investor community. Follow us on: [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaminvestaus) | [YouTube](https://youtube.com/@teaminvest2007) | [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/teaminvest_aus) | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/teaminvestaus) 📩 Join the conversation Have thoughts or questions? Email us at info@teaminvest.com.au General information only, not personal financial advice. Teaminvest Pty Ltd, part of TIP Group, AFSL 334339. 🎧 Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. 🎙️ Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. It helps us grow and reach more Wealth Builders like you. 💡 More Teaminvest: For more insights into Teaminvest’s disciplined, research-driven approach to investing, visit our website and learn how to become part of our investor community. Follow us on: LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook 📩 Join the conversation Have thoughts or questions? Email us at info@teaminvest.com.au