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E457 | Dan Vahdat, Huma: Behind European Unicorns

E457 | Dan Vahdat, Huma: Behind European Unicorns

EUVC · EUVC

May 1, 202546m 15s

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Show Notes

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 scale-ups. Founded in 2011, Huma is headquartered in London and has grown to approximately 500 employees, raising 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