In agreement with you @wakeupnd. Every startup brings with itself it's own share of risks. Of all those that open, few succeed. However, it is worthy to note that startups are hot grounds for innovation, and if we stop investing in the start-ups, technology will stagnate.

That being said any kind of investment always has it's share of risks, and investors are aware of this. We should not stop investing in startups, but should rather be curious, informed, and cautious with our investment approach.

My vote goes to funding startups. That is how we will get the next Google, Amazon, and Facebook.