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Mint
3 days ago
- Business
- Mint
HealthQuad to raise $300 million third fund amidst reorganization
HealthQuad, the early to growth stage healthcare-focused investor backed by private equity firm Quadria Capital, is looking to raise its third fund of around $300 million. This new fund comes at a time when there is a split in the general partners (GPs) that manage HealthQuad, people with knowledge of the development said. Also Read | Quadria Capital-backed Maxivision on expansion spree, eyes IPO by 2027 'The firm has refiled its papers with the markets regulator to raise the third fund. The refile shows only Sunil Thakur, Amit Varma and Abrar Mir, the founders of Quadria as the GPs of the firm," one of the persons cited above said. In 2015, when HealthQuad was set up to invest in early-stage healthcare opportunities in India, the three partners had roped in Charles-Antoine Janssen as the fourth founder and appointed him as chief investment officer. 'Now these three founders have taken back control. Janssen is parting ways to start his own fund—HealthKois," the person said. Two top executives at HealthQuad—Pinak Shrikhande and Ajay Mahipal—are also leaving with Janssen. Also Read | Quadria to invest half its India capital in climate-related healthcare solutions HealthQuad and Janssen spokespersons did not respond to emailed queries seeking comments. Mahipal, too, did not respond to messages on LinkedIn. Shrikhande could not be reached for comment. As per Janssen's LinkedIn profile, apart from being associated with HealthQuad, he cofounded KOIS s.a. with François de Borchgrave, a global impact investing firm (blended finance structuring and investment management) active in healthcare, education/skilling and living environments. He is a member of the investment committee of two other KOIS funds: Tara IV (India VC/PE healthcare and social entrepreneurship focus) and Impact Expansion (EU/PE Impact focus). Janssen is based in Belgium. 'The commercials of the first two funds will continue to remain the same. From the third fund onwards, the firm will have only three partners," the second person added. Janssen is likely to launch his firm, which will source deals in the early to growth stage in India. Though the exact strategy is not clear at this point in time. HealthQuad raised its first fund of ₹75 crore in 2016. It has yet to exhaust its second fund, which has a corpus of $162 million. Some of its portfolio companies include the Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU), HealthifyMe, Medikabazaar, THB, Impact Guru, Ekincare and Stanplus. The reorganization at HealthQuad comes as the parent company, Quadria Capital, announced the closing of its third fund with $1.07 billion in total commitments. The oversubscribed fundraise comprises over $954 million in primary commitments and $114 million in committed co-investment capital. An additional $300 million co-investment capacity is anticipated over the course of the investment phase, bringing total committed capital to approximately $1.3 billion upon full deployment, Mint reported earlier this week.
Scoop
4 days ago
- Health
- Scoop
Global Study: COVID-19 And Adenoviral Vaccines Tied To GBS Risk, Not MRNA Vaccines
Large-scale study in a population covering more than 230 million people sheds light on the relationship between Guillain-Barré syndrome after COVID-19 vaccines or SARS-CoV-2 infection. Auckland, 29 May 2025 – A new multinational study analysing data from over 230 million people across 20 global sites highlights the relationship between SARS-CoV-2 infection, certain COVID-19 vaccines, and Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). This research reinforces the importance of continuous vaccine safety monitoring and highlights key differences in risk associated with different vaccine types. GBS is a rare but serious neurological condition that can cause progressive limb weakness and eventual paralysis, with an annual incidence of 1 to 4 cases per 100,000 people worldwide. It has been linked to various infections, including Campylobacter jejuni, Zika virus, influenza, and SARS-CoV-2. The study used advanced epidemiological methods and healthcare data from 20 sites within GVDN: seven sites from the African COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Surveillance (ACVaSS) system: Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, and Nigeria; Argentina; New South Wales and Victoria in Australia; British Columbia and Ontario in Canada; Denmark; Finland; Indonesia; Republic of Korea; South Africa; and three Vaccine monitoring Collaboration for Europe (VAC4EU) sites: Catalonia and Valencia in Spain, and the United Kingdom. People infected with SARS-CoV-2 were around three times more likely to develop Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) within six weeks of infection compared to other times, suggesting that infection with this virus increases the risk of GBS. An increased risk was also observed following adenoviral vector vaccines (AstraZeneca, Janssen/Johnson & Johnson), but not after mRNA vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna) or inactivated vaccines (Coronavac/Sinovac). 'If you are concerned about the risk of rare but serious side effects of vaccines such as GBS, you should know that receiving an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine does not appear to increase your risk, but infection with the virus does,' said Dr. Jeff Kwong, senior author for the study based at ICES and the University of Toronto in Canada. 'This study reinforces what we have known for some time—the potential health risks from COVID-19 disease are greater than the risks following COVID-19 vaccination, which plays an important role in protecting us from serious risks posed by infection.' 'Understanding the relative risks of vaccination and infection is critical. This study reinforces that while certain vaccines may carry small risks, SARS-CoV-2 infection itself presents a much greater threat to neurological health,' said Dr. Sharifa Nasreen, Assistant Professor at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, USA. 'Our findings emphasise that vaccine safety is not static—it is continuously studied and evaluated. The global research community remains committed to ensuring public confidence through ongoing safety monitoring and evidence-based guidance,' said Dr. Helen Petousis-Harris, GVDN Co-Director and Associate Professor at the University of Auckland. GVDN collaborates with leading research institutions, policymakers, and vaccine organisations across six continents to create a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to vaccine safety and effectiveness. This large-scale study underscores the importance of vaccination as a tool for public health, not only in preventing severe disease but in reducing rare complications like GBS. Dr. Steve Black, GVDN Co-Director, stated, 'GVDN has long been committed to rigorous and transparent vaccine safety research. The size and diversity of this study population, attained through multinational collaboration, is a testament to this. Our findings highlight the importance of continuous monitoring and real-world data to guide public health decisions.' About Global Vaccine Data Network™ (GVDN®) Global Vaccine Data Network (GVDN) brings together researchers across six continents to deliver independent, real-world data on vaccine safety and effectiveness, supporting evidence-based public health decisions. Established in 2019, GVDN collaborates with renowned research institutions, policy-makers, and vaccine-related organisations to establish a harmonised and evidence-based approach to evaluating vaccine safety and effectiveness using data sourced from millions of individuals across six continents. GVDN is supported by the Global Coordinating Centre based at Auckland UniServices Limited, a not-for-profit, stand-alone company that provides support to researchers and is wholly owned by the Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. Aiming to gain a comprehensive understanding of vaccine safety and effectiveness profiles, GVDN strives to create a safer immunisation landscape that empowers decision-making for the global community. For further information, visit Disclaimer This news release summarises the key findings of the GVDN study to identify the association between the risk of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) and COVID-19 infection or vaccination. To view the full publication in Vaccine, visit This project was supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
Otago Daily Times
7 days ago
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Good effort not enough to end drought
"I think the game's about five minutes too long for us right now." That is the first thought that came to mind for Otago Nuggets coach Mike Kelly following his side's 98-92 loss to the Hawke's Bay Hawks in Dunedin on Saturday night. The Nuggets produced arguably their best effort at home since the narrow loss to the Auckland Tuatara in early April. They are on a nine-game losing streak in the National Basketball League but had an opportunity to break the drought. But the Hawks snatched the win in the final few minutes. They simply had more composure when it mattered the most. "The guys are playing really hard," Kelly said. "They're trying to play together, but we still have our patches of defence where we're not consistent." That has been a familiar theme for the Nuggets. They just have not been able to string stops together often enough. The Nuggets trailed by three points with two minutes remaining but they looked panicked and blundered a possible win away. But there were some promising signs that the next win might be drawing closer. Jonathan Janssen had a monster night. He battled his way to the hoop for 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Jaylen Sebree has his best game in the Nuggets' singlet. He collected 29 points and nine rebounds. But he blotted his copybook with an unprofessional technical foul. He got right in the face of a referee to argue about a call. Don Carey jun (21 points, six assists) burst into life in the second half. No-one else on the Nuggets' roster made much of a dent. "Jono did really well and we're going to need him to score like that. "And Jaylen as well, particularly in that first half." The Hawks spread the scoring more. Daniel Grida and Jackson Ball added 20 apiece, Luca Yates scored 19 and Campbell Scott and Wani Swaka Lo Buluk popped in 18 each. The Nuggets made a promising start. Sebree cut to the hoop and Janssen muscled his way there. Midway through the opening period they led 14-7. Grida is all hustle and he got the visitors going with some good work in the paint. Yates shunted his way to the rim for a bucket. But the Nuggets had the last say in the quarter, potting four free throws to take a 24-18 lead. Sebree connected with the first three of the game three minutes into the second period. Janssen followed his lead with a triple of his own. Moments later he wrestled an offensive, got the foul and added two from the stripe. Sebree drilled a deep three and floated in a mid-range shot to take his total into the 20s. The Nuggets had opened up a 17-point lead but most of it vanished. Ball iced a couple of triples and the Hawks scored 11 unanswered points to close out the half. That was a damaging stretch in the context of the game. Carey had a quiet half but landed a deep three when the Nuggets needed a basket. But Yates was getting some traction inside. He backed his way in, turned and popped in a lay-up to level the score. Scott hit a three and suddenly the Nuggets trailed by seven. All their labour was unravelling. They needed a strong finish to the quarter and they got it. Carey landed from beyond the arc and Patrick Freeman slapped away a shot. With 10 minutes remaining, the score was level 72-72. It all came down to that last 120 seconds. The Hawks nursed a small advantage but was enough to pressure their opponent into mistakes. The Hawks won the Rapid League game 42-31. NBL The scores Hawke's Bay Hawks 98 Daniel Grida 20, Jackson Bell 20 Otago Nuggets 92 Jonathan Janssen 33, Jaylen Sebree 29 Quarter scores: 24-18, 53-47, 72-72.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'It's them young ones': Shannon Sharpe's resurfaced comments on younger women spark outrage amid $50 million sexual assault lawsuit
Shannon Sharpe has been sued for $50 million.(Image via Janssen) Shannon Sharpe, the NFL legend, was once known for his talent but the last few weeks might have just changed his life completely after he was accused of sexual assault. A young woman had sued Shannon Sharpe for a whopping $50 million and accused him of assaulting her on multiple occasions. Shannon Sharpe has claimed that the young woman and he were in a relationship and it sparked outrage among fans due to their age gap. Recently, a video of Shannon Sharpe's take on older women has resurfaced and fans are shocked. Shannon Sharpe compares old and young women in a resurfaced clip and fans are furious A few weeks ago, social media influencer Melanie King, took to X to share a clip from an episode of Shannon Sharpe's Nightcap podcast where he talks about old and young women. The viral video clip shows Shannon Sharpe in a conversation with co-host Chad Ochocinco as he says, 'It's the older women trying to shame older men into picking them…Cause see, that's the competition. Older women ain't the competition with older women. It's them young do what you want.' Social media influencer Melanie King shared the video on X with a caption that read as, 'People are digging up clips of Shannon Sharpe putting down older women. He praises younger women for doing what he wants and not being independent. His accuser is 19 yrs old and finessed him for $50 million dollars' and fans are shocked. Fans are furious at Shannon Sharpe's comments A fan joked, 'She came with it and finessed you out of millions', while another fan wrote, 'This is just sooo 🙃 how do you sit and talk about women being old and you're also old af?? Then to follow up with you target young girls because they can be manipulated and are not independent yet. A PREDATOR' A third fan commented, 'They'll do what you want doesn't sound like a predator to you guys?? Avoiding women his age because of what??? lol he's a typical old nasty man swearing he gets better with age but the women in his same level aren't 😂' Another user wrote, 'And people were trying to say they didn't understand what tracee meant. He's mad a woman told him he can't tell her what to do so he wants somebody young, broke and dependent on him.' A fifth fan noted, 'It bothers me how much men think we care what they want. If you want a very young girl to do whatever you say that's fine. But you need to self reflect on why you need a servant vs a real romantic partner. F**king weird ass' Shannon Sharpe maintains his innocence and has continued with his work on Nightcap podcast after he stepped down from ESPN's First Take a month ago. Also Read: 'What happens with you and white women': Shannon Sharpe left speechless as Justina Valentine brings up $50 million lawsuit on podcast Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Otago Daily Times
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Nuggets fall short after big effort
''I think the game's about five minutes too long for us right now.'' That is the first thought that came to mind for Otago Nuggets coach Mike Kelly following his side's 98-92 loss to the Hawke's Bay Hawks in Dunedin on Saturday night. The Nuggets produced arguably their best effort at home since the narrow loss to the Auckland Tuatara in early April. They are on a nine-game losing streak in the National Basketball League but had an opportunity to break the drought. But the Hawks snatched the win in the final few minutes. They simply had more composure when it mattered the most. ''The guys are playing really hard,'' Kelly said. ''They're trying to play together, but we still have our patches of defence where we're not consistent.'' That has been a familiar theme for the Nuggets. They just have not been able to string stops together often enough. The Nuggets trailed by three points with two minutes remaining but they looked panicked and they blundered a possible win away. But there were some promising signs that the next win might be drawing closer. Jonathan Janssen had a monster night. He battled his way to the hoop for 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Jaylen Sebree has his best game in the Nuggets' singlet. He collected 29 points and nine rebounds. But he blotted his copybook with an unprofessional technical foul. He got right in the face of a referee to argue about a call. Don Carey jun (21 points, six assists) burst into life in the second half. No-one else on the Nuggets' roster made much of a dent. ''Jono did really well and we're going to need him to score like that. ''And Jaylen as well, particularly in that first half.'' The Hawks spread the scoring more. Daniel Grida and Jackson Ball added 20 apiece, Luca Yates scored 19 and Campbell Scott and Wani Swaka Lo Buluk popped in 18 each. The Nuggets made a promising start. Sebree cut to the hoop and Janssen muscled his way there. Midway through the opening period they led 14-7. Grida is all hustle and he got the visitors going with some good work in the paint. Yates shunted his way to the rim for a bucket. But the Nuggets had the last say in the quarter, potting four free throws to take a 24-18 lead. Sebree connected with the first three of the game three minutes into the second period. Janssen followed his lead with a triple of his own. Moments later he wrestled an offensive, got the foul and added two from the stripe. Sebree drilled a deep three and floated in a mid-range shot to take his total into the 20s. The Nuggets had opened up a 17-point lead but most of it vanished. Ball iced a couple of triples and the Hawks scored 11 unanswered points to close out the half. That was a damaging stretch in the context of the game. Carey had a quiet half but landed a deep three when the Nuggets needed a basket. But Yates was getting some traction inside. He backed his way in, turned and popped in a lay-up to level the score. Scott hit a three and suddenly the Nuggets trailed by seven All their endeavour was unravelling. They needed a strong finish to the quarter and they got. Carey landed from beyond the arc and Patrick Freeman slapped away a shot. With 10 minutes remaining, the score was level 72-72. It all came down to that last 120 seconds. The Hawks nursed a small advantage but was enough to pressure their opponent into mistakes. The Hawks won the Rapid League game 42-31. NBL The scores Hawke's Bay Hawks 98 (Daniel Grida 20, Jackson Bell 20) Otago Nuggets 92 (Jonathan Janssen 33, Jaylen Sebree 29) Quarter scores: 24-18, 53-47, 72-72, 98-92.
