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Margot Huysmans joins the HERAN team as Analyst

Margot Huysmans joins the HERAN team as Analyst

May 8, 2025 - Antwerp (BE)

We strengthened our team in April 2025 by welcoming Margot Huysmans as an Analyst. Margot’s background in academia sparked a constant drive to explore new ideas and technological advancements. Our mission is driven by this exact deep curiosity. As part of the investment team, she will mainly be responsible for assisting in deal flow management and due diligence.

When I came across HERAN, I was immediately drawn to their focus on enabling technologies, which have the potential to make a broad impact across various disease areas and use cases. This rather broad investment scope also excited me, as it offered the opportunity to deep dive into diverse markets and technologies.

Margot Huysmans

A shared passion for healthcare, innovation and human connection


Margot is passionate about working at the intersection of healthcare and technology. With a Master's in Bioscience Engineering from KU Leuven and a Master's in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Lund University, she has developed both a deep technical understanding and a strategic business mindset. For Margot, HERAN’s focus on enabling technologies across diverse healthcare markets was a natural fit.

While studying abroad for my business degree, I first got in touch with the startup world and the different players involved—VC being one of them. It made me curious about the role investors can play in helping early ideas grow into real companies.

Margot Huysmans

Margot’s first impressions of HERAN reflect the values we strive for every day: openness, collaboration, and the belief that new perspectives enrich our work.

I felt grateful to join such a supportive team, and was warmly welcomed from the start. Right away, I was fully briefed on ongoing deals and given the opportunity to contribute. What really caught my attention during my first week was the highly collaborative environment, where everyone’s opinions and insights are combined. It was refreshing to see that regardless of experience, new perspectives are welcomed in discussions.

Margot Huysmans

Margot Huysmans

Pinpointing impactful opportunities


Our deep technical expertise enables us to understand the core value of new technologies and identify companies that bring groundbreaking innovations to market. Combined with the team’s entrepreneurial background and human approach, this allows us to guide our portfolio companies as they grow, by offering strategic support at every stage.

To help HERAN fulfill its mission, I focus on screening and assessing deal flow opportunities within the life sciences and healthcare sector. By evaluating emerging technologies and understanding their market potential, I ensure we identify solutions that can truly transform patient care and healthcare systems.

Margot Huysmans

Facing challenges head on


According to Margot, the biggest challenge in the world of life sciences and healthcare is staying ahead of rapid developments in AI. Maintaining a competitive edge in such a fast-evolving landscape is a constant challenge. It requires continuous learning and innovation, as well as ensuring that our unique value proposition remains strong and adaptable.

But innovations are facing these challenges head on. Margot says: “New technological advancements are paving the way for highly personalized healthcare approaches, offering the potential to significantly improve patients' quality of life. These innovations enable more precise treatments, tailored to individual needs, which could revolutionize the healthcare landscape and lead to better outcomes for patients.”

Collaborative atmosphere


At HERAN, we work closely together to leverage each other’s strengths and learn from one another. This collaborative atmosphere fosters a continuous drive to grow and improve.

I believe that the combination of curiosity to continuously explore market trends and dynamics, along with a solid understanding of the technologies themselves, is crucial. To recognize the potential of early-stage innovations, it's essential to fully grasp the core value of the technology. From there, thinking creatively about how it can deliver value not only in today's healthcare system but also in the future is key to identifying truly impactful opportunities.

Margot Huysmans

Margot’s goal is to deepen her understanding of the healthcare market and contribute to ventures that make a lasting impact on patients’ lives. At HERAN, we provide exposure to a variety of market segments and technologies. Additionally, our supportive team gives our employees a steady foundation to grow and learn while contributing to meaningful innovations in healthcare.

For me, it’s all about making a meaningful impact on people’s lives by contributing to the introduction of cutting-edge technologies that can transform patient outcomes. Being part of improving their quality of life is what drives my passion in this field.

Margot Huysmans

Margot's quick scan

Education

MSc Bioscience Engineering and MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Track record

Margot worked as a student researcher in a Microbiology lab for one year for her thesis research and later joined HERAN as an intern.

Personal passion

Traveling allows her to connect with new people, cultures and customs, which challenges the way she thinks and broadens her perspectives.

Inspired by

People who relentlessly pursue their goals with passion and hard work. She believes true success comes from preparation, not luck, and that opportunities are seized by being ready to act and drive change when the time comes. 

“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”

Margot in 5 words:

  • Curious
  • Driven
  • Passionate
  • Optimistic
  • Proactive
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