
EUVC E457 | Dan Vahdat, Huma: Behind European Unicorns
May 1, 2025
46:15
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
