Venture capital funding in Irish start-ups and small businesses has decreased by nearly half in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to the Irish Venture Capital Association (IVCA). Despite this, seed funding showed resilience and international funding has held up well against global uncertainty.

A study by Evergreen reveals that most Robo-Advisors had positive performances in 2023, but their Assets under Management (AuM) seem to be stagnating or declining. To attract customers, Robo-Advisors are increasingly offering their own Zinsangebote, which may not accurately assess risks, according to the study's authors. The best Zinsangebote from Robo-Advisors include Tagesgeldzinsen and Geldmarktfonds, which serve as secure investment options. However, many Robo-Advisors are choosing Geldmarktfonds over traditional Tagesgeldkonten, which raises concerns about transparency and risk disclosure.

Goodbill, a Seattle-based startup, raised $2 million in new capital to expand its services targeting medical billing errors. The company analyzes digital medical records to challenge mistakes in hospital bills and has attracted larger companies with self-funded health plans. Goodbill's platform assists patients seeking reimbursement for medical tests and financial assistance eligibility. The funding round was led by Founders’ Co-op, Maveron, and Liquid 2 Ventures, with additional support from undisclosed funds and angel investors. Goodbill's founders, Patrick Haig and Ian Sefferman, leverage AI to review claims and medical records. The startup aims to address issues in the complex U.S. healthcare billing system.

The article discusses various venture capital firms actively investing in AgeTech, focusing on companies developing innovative solutions for aging populations. Notable VCs include 1843 Capital, Agetech Capital, CVS Health Ventures, and others. These firms provide financial support and expertise to startups in the AgeTech sector.

Bank of America faces criticism for changing its stance on Arctic drilling and coal projects. Alan Patricof, co-founder of Apax Partners, is raising funds for Primetime Partners, a VC fund focusing on improving the quality of life for older people. Impact investing in quality ageing is gaining traction with funds like Spock Ventures. Rani Snyder from the John A Hartford Foundation emphasizes the need for impact investing to work alongside philanthropy. Lindsay Goldman highlights the societal injustices intertwined with quality ageing. Primetime's portfolio includes companies like Aidaly and Duos, focusing on caregivers' benefits and health plans.