EUVC VC | E457 | Behind European Unicorns Featuring Dan Vahdat, Founder & CEO at Huma
May 1, 2025
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In this episode of our Behind European Unicorns series, David Cruz e Silva talks with Dan Vahdat, the founder and CEO of Huma, to unpack the journey behind one of Europe’s standout digital health scaleups. Founded in 2011, Huma is headquartered in London and has grown to approximately 500 employees and has raised over €275 million to date. Dan shares how the company evolved from supporting rare diseases to building a disease-agnostic, globally scalable platform used by healthcare systems, research institutions, and pharmaceutical giants. Here’s what’s covered:
- 07:09 The Evolution of Huma
- 09:56 Challenges and Future Vision
- 22:16 The Challenges of Starting a Digital Health Company
- 22:40 Geographical Focus and Strategy
- 29:57 Navigating Regulatory Challenges in Digital Health
- 36:12 Partnerships and Organizational Growth
- 41:26 Future Vision and Expansion Plans for Huma