Frinks AI, a deep-tech startup founded by IIT Hyderabad alumni, has successfully raised $5.4 million in its Pre-Series A funding round, bringing its total funding to $6.25 million. The round was led by Prime Venture Partners and also saw participation from Chiratae Ventures, Navam Capital, and Ashok Atluri, the Founder of Zen Technologies. The startup also enjoys the backing of renowned industry figures like S Ramadorai (ex-MD & CEO of TCS), Dr V Sumantran (former Executive Director of Tata Motors), Dr Tarun Ramadorai (Professor at Imperial College London), and Dr Gopichand Katragadda (ex-Group CTO of Tata Sons), who provide strategic advice and investments.
What began as a research initiative at IIT Hyderabad has now grown into a game-changing player in industrial AI. Founded by Aditya Agrawal, Dharmgya Sharma, and Subhra S. Bhattacherjee, Frinks AI specializes in developing advanced Vision AI systems designed to automate visual inspection and enhance quality control on manufacturing production lines.
“The ongoing supply chain challenges and increasing global trade tensions are pushing nations toward local manufacturing. As countries shift focus toward internal consumption, we are entering a new era in industrial innovation,” said Aditya Agrawal, CEO and Co-founder of Frinks AI. “Advanced technologies that increase productivity and drive cost efficiency will be key to this transformation. Frinks AI is leading this revolution by helping manufacturers worldwide stay competitive, resilient, and ready for the future.”
Frinks AI’s Vision AI platform is already helping manufacturers across sectors like automotive, consumer goods, building materials, and medical devices. Clients have reported significant improvements in product quality, fewer defects, and substantial efficiency gains on the production floor.
With this new funding, Frinks AI aims to expand its platform globally, especially focusing on the US market, a key region for industrial AI technologies. The company is also looking to strengthen its R&D and explore partnerships with automation firms and OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) to develop joint go-to-market strategies. These AI-driven foundational models are designed to tackle long-standing challenges in machine vision, offering improved reliability, intelligence, and adaptability.
“Visual inspection in manufacturing has existed for over 50 years, but due to rule-based systems, it has only been applicable to less than 15% of assembly line scenarios,” said Brij Bhushan, Partner at Prime VP. “Frinks AI has revolutionized the field by leveraging advances in image processing and AI computing to create vision models specifically for manufacturing. By combining these foundational models with tailored fine-tuning using minimal images, Frinks guarantees 99.99% accuracy to its customers. We’re excited to partner with Aditya, Dharmagya, and Subhra in scaling this innovative product both in India and globally.”
As factories continue adopting AI-driven production processes, Frinks AI is empowering them to achieve higher quality, reduced costs, and faster production cycles. Backed by five years of extensive research, its foundational vision models are automating the cognitive aspects of manufacturing, beginning with visual inspection and quality control.
The company’s no-code platform allows manufacturers to easily customize workflows, integrate with existing systems, and scale operations across different production lines. Today, Frinks AI’s technology powers over 1,000 production lines worldwide, covering industries like automotive, consumer goods, medical devices, cement, and steel. The platform is helping boost throughput, reduce defects, and maintain consistent product quality.
