Frinks AI raises $5.4 Mn in pre-Series A round

Frinks AI, a deep-tech startup focused on visual inspection and quality control in manufacturing, has raised $5.4 million in its pre-Series A funding round led by Prime Venture Partners. 

Existing investor Chiratae Ventures, along with Navam Capital and Zen Technologies founder Ashok Atluri, also participated. With this round, the total funding raised by the startup stands at $6.25 million.

Founded by Aditya Agrawal, Dharmgya Sharma, and Subhra S. Bhattacherjee, Frinks AI builds foundational Vision AI models tailored for industrial use cases. These models enable manufacturers to automate quality checks and reduce defects. 

The platform is currently deployed across 1,000 production lines in sectors such as automotive, consumer goods, building materials, and medical devices.

The proceeds will be used to expand in international markets, with a focus on the U.S., and strengthen R&D efforts. It is also exploring partnerships with automation companies and OEMs to scale its joint go-to-market strategy.

The startup is backed by strategic investors including S Ramadorai (former CEO, TCS), Dr. V Sumantran (ex-Tata Motors), Dr. Tarun Ramadorai, and Dr. Gopichand Katragadda (ex-Tata Sons CTO).