Bengaluru, India – May 27, 2025 – Frinks AI, a cutting-edge manufacturing AI startup founded by IIT Hyderabad alumni, has raised $5.4 million in a Pre-Series A funding round, bringing its total funding to $6.25 million. The round was led by Prime Venture Partners, with continued support from Chiratae Ventures, Navam Capital, and Ashok Atluri, founder of Zen Technologies.
Frinks AI is revolutionizing industrial quality control with its proprietary Vision AI technology, which automates visual inspection processes across manufacturing production lines. Originally a research initiative at IIT Hyderabad, the company was co-founded by Aditya Agrawal, Dharmgya Sharma, and Subhra S. Bhattacherjee, and has rapidly evolved into a trusted provider of AI-powered automation solutions used by manufacturers globally.
“This marks the beginning of a new industrial revolution—one powered by advanced technologies that drive higher productivity and cost efficiency,” said Aditya Agrawal, CEO and Co-founder of Frinks AI. “Frinks AI is at the forefront of this transformation, helping manufacturers worldwide become more competitive, resilient, and future-ready.”
Powering the Future of Manufacturing with Vision AI
Frinks AI’s platform is deployed across over 1,000 production lines globally, spanning diverse sectors such as automotive, consumer goods, building materials, and medical devices. The startup’s no-code Vision AI platform enables manufacturers to:
- Customize quality control workflows
- Integrate with existing automation systems
- Scale inspection capabilities seamlessly across production environments
Customers have reported significant improvements in product quality, defect reduction, and enhanced operational efficiency, validating the platform’s industrial-grade reliability.
Frinks AI’s proprietary AI models are a combination of general-purpose AI with in-house fine-tuning, achieving up to 99.99% inspection accuracy.
“With ongoing supply chain disruptions and rising global trade tensions, we’re seeing a strong push toward localized manufacturing as countries prioritize internal consumption,” added Agrawal. “Frinks AI is designed to support this shift with a scalable, intelligent platform that empowers manufacturers.”
Investor Confidence and Strategic Advisory Support
Frinks AI is backed by some of the most influential leaders in the tech and manufacturing sectors, including:
- S Ramadorai – Former MD & CEO, TCS
- V Sumantran – Former Executive Director, Tata Motors
- Tarun Ramadorai – Professor, Imperial College London
- Gopichand Katragadda – Former Group CTO, Tata Sons
These strategic investors and advisors bring deep expertise and networks to support Frinks AI’s mission and global scaling efforts.
“Frinks AI’s foundational vision models represent a 10x leap in industrial automation,” said Brij Bhushan, Partner at Prime Venture Partners. “It is our pleasure to partner with Aditya, Dharmagya, and Subhra in taking this revolutionary product to India and beyond.”
Looking Ahead: Global Expansion, R&D, and Strategic Partnerships
With the fresh infusion of capital, Frinks AI plans to:
- Expand into international markets, with a strong focus on the United States
- Deepen R&D investments to advance its AI models and platform capabilities
- Forge strategic partnerships with global automation companies and OEMs for collaborative go-to-market initiatives
Frinks AI envisions a future where AI-driven quality control becomes the norm, allowing manufacturers to reduce human error, cut costs, and meet stringent quality standards with precision.
About Frinks AI
Frinks AI is a deep-tech startup developing Vision AI solutions for manufacturing, focused on automating visual quality inspection on production lines. Founded by IIT Hyderabad alumni, the company is headquartered in Bengaluru, India, and serves clients globally across sectors. Its platform is known for its scalability, no-code integration, and near-perfect accuracy, making it a trusted technology partner for manufacturers aiming to digitize and optimize their operations.
To learn more, visit www.frinks.ai
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