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Techday NZ
3 days ago
- Health
- Techday NZ
OneMRI raises AUD $2.5m to expand preventive MRI scan service
Australian startup OneMRI has raised AUD $2.5 million in seed capital to expand its national service offering preventive whole-body MRI scans for early detection of a wide range of health conditions. Funding round The seed round was oversubscribed, with participation from investors including OIF Ventures, TEN13, Antler, Salus Ventures, AfterWork Ventures, Archangel Ventures, Black Sheep Capital, Prtnr, Larsen Ventures, Tribe Global Ventures, as well as several clinicians and radiologists. The funding aims to support OneMRI's growth across Australia to meet increasing consumer interest in proactive health management. OneMRI was founded in October 2024 by Dr. Vu Tran and Andrew Barnes, known for their work at Go1, alongside entrepreneur Gopi Sara. The company markets itself as Australia's first and only national provider of whole-body MRI scans, designed to enable early detection of over 500 potential health conditions including cancers, metabolic disorders, benign growths, autoimmune conditions such as MS, spinal degeneration, and brain aneurysms. Preventive health model The clinical approach at OneMRI is supported by research and development, with scan reviews by radiologists and consultations with doctors to ensure clinical rigour. The scans are intended to complement, not replace, more targeted diagnostic tests. Gopi Sara, OneMRI Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, described the firm's emphasis on an ethical and patient-focused process. "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. 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." OneMRI partners with radiology providers such as Scan Medical and Pinnacle Medical Imaging, and collaborates with healthcare professionals and wellness brands including The Banyans, Evergreen Doctors, Melbourne Functional Medicine, and Longev. By partnering with underutilised clinics, the company utilises MRI machines operating below capacity without increasing strain on existing healthcare resources. Sector growth and patient access Dr. Vu Tran, Co-Founder and Head of Medical, OneMRI, highlighted the increasing relevance of preventive health and technology in the sector. "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. 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. Our aim is to increase OneMRI's footprint and accessibility through market growth and product innovation. We've already seen everyday Australians, from schoolteachers to nurses, benefit from our scans, and believe that we have an important part to play as more people take a proactive approach to their long-term health." Early adopters of the service have already identified previously undetected life-threatening conditions. Michelle, 49, a Life Coach from Sydney, commented on her reasons for participating: "I did a preventive MRI not out of fear, but because I believe in being proactive with my health. It gave me peace of mind and reminded me how important it is to listen to our bodies and take care of ourselves before something feels wrong." David Shein, Partner at OIF Ventures, remarked on the investment: "Investing in OneMRI is not only an exceptional opportunity to back a fast-growing sector, but it's also a way for us to support improved and more accessible care for Australians over time. I've been very impressed with what the team has achieved to date, and anticipate strong future growth for the company." Current operations and expansion OneMRI currently provides its services in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Perth, Sydney, Newcastle, and Melbourne, with further locations expected to be added as expansion continues. The company is also preparing to offer its services across the Asia Pacific region in future international growth plans.
Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
They built a billion-dollar start-up from their garage. Now they're going again
They created one of Australia's most valuable technology start-ups in a Brisbane garage – Go1 – an education platform most recently valued at $3 billion. Now, Go1 co-founders Vu Tran and Andrew Barnes and entrepreneur Gopi Sara have unveiled their next company, OneMRI, which they say is Australia's first and only national provider of whole-body MRI scans. They say it has a similarly sized growth opportunity to their prior start-up. Existing Go1 investors and executives as well as clinicians and radiologists have poured a collective $2.5 million into OneMRI in a seed funding round to fuel its expansion nationally, amid rising demand from 'health curious' individuals who want a full-body scan but don't know where to turn. In between running start-ups, Tran works as a general practitioner, and he said in an interview that OneMRI had been born out of a frustration in not knowing how or where to refer patients for MRI scans. 'It's not covered by Medicare, and no one is catering for it,' Tran said. 'There are all these machines out there that are underutilised, and there are a lot of people out there who want MRI scans. We're that bridge. 'I've been a GP for 10 years and patients are more interested in wellness and their healthcare than they've ever been. And unfortunately, there's a lot of focus in the Medicare system on sick care, not necessarily health care.' Barnes spent nearly a decade as Go1 CEO before stepping down in August last year, though he still spends some time working at the company and he remains on its board. He started Go1 with Tran, a schoolmate, and Chris Hood in 2015 and that same year they were accepted into the Silicon Valley start-up accelerator Y Combinator. More than 10,000 organisations now use Go1 for staff training, and 50 million registered users have completed courses on the platform. Go1 executives are reported to be mulling an IPO and the company has an ambition to reach 1 billion learners globally.
The Age
3 days ago
- Business
- The Age
They built a billion-dollar start-up from their garage. Now they're going again
They created one of Australia's most valuable technology start-ups in a Brisbane garage – Go1 – an education platform most recently valued at $3 billion. Now, Go1 co-founders Vu Tran and Andrew Barnes and entrepreneur Gopi Sara have unveiled their next company, OneMRI, which they say is Australia's first and only national provider of whole-body MRI scans. They say it has a similarly sized growth opportunity to their prior start-up. Existing Go1 investors and executives as well as clinicians and radiologists have poured a collective $2.5 million into OneMRI in a seed funding round to fuel its expansion nationally, amid rising demand from 'health curious' individuals who want a full-body scan but don't know where to turn. In between running start-ups, Tran works as a general practitioner, and he said in an interview that OneMRI had been born out of a frustration in not knowing how or where to refer patients for MRI scans. 'It's not covered by Medicare, and no one is catering for it,' Tran said. 'There are all these machines out there that are underutilised, and there are a lot of people out there who want MRI scans. We're that bridge. 'I've been a GP for 10 years and patients are more interested in wellness and their healthcare than they've ever been. And unfortunately, there's a lot of focus in the Medicare system on sick care, not necessarily health care.' Barnes spent nearly a decade as Go1 CEO before stepping down in August last year, though he still spends some time working at the company and he remains on its board. He started Go1 with Tran, a schoolmate, and Chris Hood in 2015 and that same year they were accepted into the Silicon Valley start-up accelerator Y Combinator. More than 10,000 organisations now use Go1 for staff training, and 50 million registered users have completed courses on the platform. Go1 executives are reported to be mulling an IPO and the company has an ambition to reach 1 billion learners globally.
The Age
24-04-2025
- Business
- The Age
Banh Mi Hoi An
Vietnamese$$$$ There's certainly no shortage of banh mi joints on Bridge Road, but this tiny shop could contend for the top gong. It first opened its doors in 2021 when, in the throes of lockdown and missing their hometown, husband and wife duo Diem Ngo and Vu Tran wanted to bring the flavours and essence of Hoi An to Richmond. Since then, the couple haven't spent a cent on marketing their business – word of mouth from loyal customers singing the praises of their authentic rolls has solely kept them afloat. It's hard to miss the Bridge Road shopfront with its facade and interiors painted a vibrant yellow and adorned with illustrations by Vietnamese artist Dao Thanh Dat, while glowing overhead lanterns transport you to the buzzing markets along the Thu Bon River.
Sydney Morning Herald
24-04-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Banh Mi Hoi An
Vietnamese$$$$ There's certainly no shortage of banh mi joints on Bridge Road, but this tiny shop could contend for the top gong. It first opened its doors in 2021 when, in the throes of lockdown and missing their hometown, husband and wife duo Diem Ngo and Vu Tran wanted to bring the flavours and essence of Hoi An to Richmond. Since then, the couple haven't spent a cent on marketing their business – word of mouth from loyal customers singing the praises of their authentic rolls has solely kept them afloat. It's hard to miss the Bridge Road shopfront with its facade and interiors painted a vibrant yellow and adorned with illustrations by Vietnamese artist Dao Thanh Dat, while glowing overhead lanterns transport you to the buzzing markets along the Thu Bon River.
