OneMRI, a startup offering whole-body MRI scans, has raised $2.5 million in seed funding. The company was cofounded by Dr. Vu Tran and Andrew Barnes (from edutech company Go1), along with entrepreneur Gopi Sara.
The funding round included investors such as OIF, TEN13, Antler, Salus, AfterWork, Archangel, Black Sheep Capital, Prtnr, Tribe Global, Larsen Ventures, and several doctors and radiologists.
Launched in October 2024, OneMRI plans to use the funds to expand across Australia, focusing on people interested in preventive healthcare. Their whole-body MRI scans aim to spot health issues early, including more than 500 possible conditions like cancers, fatty liver, benign growths, multiple sclerosis (MS), spinal problems, and brain aneurysms.
The company already operates in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Perth, Sydney, Newcastle, and Melbourne, and is also looking at future expansion into the Asia Pacific region.
Sara, the CEO, said OneMRI’s imaging is designed to complement, not replace, diagnostic tests that may be more appropriate.
“OneMRI’s process is genuinely customer-centric, with a rigorous eligibility and informed consent framework. We have a duty of care to every individual, which is why thoughtful screening is at the core of our approach,” he said.
“Every appointment includes both a pre- and post-scan consultation with qualified clinicians and dedicated care coordinators – ensuring patients fully understand the process, their results, and what potential next steps might look like.”
The healthtech startup is growing its national network by partnering with radiology clinics like Scan Medical and Pinnacle Medical Imaging, as well as healthcare brands such as The Banyans, Evergreen Doctors, Melbourne Functional Medicine, and Longey.
Dr Tran, the head of medical, said more than 100 MRI machines nationally operate at just 30% capacity.
“Wellness and preventive health are only going to grow as sectors – and technology will play a critical role in that evolution. Right now, radiology is one of the most underutilised tools in preventive care,” he said.
“The ‘health curious’ increasingly want autonomy, access, and answers. Individuals should have the agency to take a proactive approach to their health, and whole-body MRI scans are one of the safest ways to do that – offering a multi-system snapshot in a single, radiation-free investigation.”
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