In fact, Age UK goes as far as arguing it is just as important as the physical activity bit as loneliness is a risk factor for both cognitive and physical decline.

BBC: Why old age need not be a burden

In select categories, namely seed and late stage, as well as the mobile and social sectors, investment activity became a bit feverish.

FORBES: State of the VC Industry

So without prejudging what might happen over the course of the next 10 or 11 days, I think we saw -- usually these things, there's a flurry of activity as we get a bit closer to the end of that.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing