Frinks AI Raises $5.4 Million in Pre-Series A Funding Round
Frinks AI, a deep-tech startup founded by IIT Hyderabad alumni, has secured $5.4 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Prime Venture Partners. The round also saw participation from existing investors Chiratae Ventures and Navam Capital, as well as Ashok Atluri, Founder of Zen Technologies, bringing Frinks AI’s total funding to $6.25 million.
The company plans to utilize the new capital to expand its Vision AI platform across global manufacturing markets, invest in cutting-edge research and development, and establish a strong presence in the US market. Frinks AI is also forging strategic partnerships with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and automation firms to scale adoption.
“We’re seeing a strong push toward localized manufacturing as countries prioritize internal consumption due to ongoing supply chain disruptions and rising global trade tensions,” said Aditya Agrawal, CEO and Co-founder of Frinks AI. “This marks the beginning of a new industrial revolution, powered by advanced technologies that drive higher productivity and cost efficiency. Frinks AI is at the forefront of this transformation.”
Frinks AI specializes in developing foundational Vision AI models for visual inspection and quality control in manufacturing. These systems, backed by over five years of deep research, provide manufacturers with highly accurate and generalizable AI solutions. By combining foundational models with in-house fine-tuning using minimal data, Frinks guarantees up to 99.99% inspection accuracy.
“Visual inspection in manufacturing has long been limited by rule-based systems,” noted Brij Bhushan, Partner at Prime Venture Partners. “Frinks’ proprietary models dramatically improve applicability and reliability. We’re excited to support their journey to scale globally.”
Frinks AI’s no-code platform enables manufacturers to automate inspection workflows, integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure, and deploy at scale. Currently operational across over 1,000 production lines worldwide, its technology is used in various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, and medical devices. Customers have seen significant improvements in defect reduction, product consistency, and throughput.
With strategic support from industry leaders such as S Ramadorai, Dr V Sumantran, and Dr Gopichand Katragadda, Frinks AI is poised to revolutionize factory floors with intelligent automation. The company is not just building tools but enabling manufacturers to achieve flawless production, drive global competitiveness, and future-proof operations in an era of AI-led industrial evolution.