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Who We Are ?

Frigate® is a B2B cloud manufacturing platform that offers a comprehensive suite of manufacturing services to medium and large-scale companies globally. We specialize in executing projects within the New Energy and power, Infrastructure, EV sectors, and Automotive industries with a focus on Heavy Fabrication, Sheet metal, Castings, Forgings, and Injection molding.

Who We Are ?

Frigate® is a Product development and B2B Marketplace which makes On-Demand custom manufacturing services quick, risk-free and affordable for OEM’s, SMEs and Startups.

Our Mission

Easy Global Manufacturing. We transform digital designs into physical products for OEMs, ODMs, and all – with best price, lead time, and quality. AI-powered for continuous improvement across people, process, and culture.

Our Vision

Frigate envisions a future where digital innovation unlocks effortless manufacturing for global customers. We’ll be the leader in transforming their digital designs into reality, revolutionizing the supply chain for unmatched ease and efficiency.

Our Core Values

Customer Focus

Prioritizing client needs and satisfaction throughout the manufacturing process. This includes open communication, responsiveness, and exceeding expectations. 

Quality & Reliability

Building frigates to the highest standards for performance, durability, and safety. This involves stringent quality control measures and using top-tier materials. 

Efficiency & Innovation

Optimizing processes for cost-effectiveness and timely delivery. This could involve embracing technology like IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) and continuous improvement initiatives.

Efficiency & Innovation

Optimizing processes for cost-effectiveness and timely delivery. This could involve embracing technology like IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) and continuous improvement initiatives.

Our Team

Dr. Tamizh Inian

Founder –

CEO

Chandrasekar C

Co-Founder –

Head of Sales

Karthikeyan Prakash

Co-Founder  –

COO

Iniyavan Vasanthan

Co-Founder –

Strategic Sourcing

Maheshwaran G

Head of Business –

Plastics

Frigate journey started 13 years ago.

What started out as a passion to manufacture customised parts for motorcycles have now branched out into the organisation known by the name Frigate!

2011

Started a Frigate Facebook Page

  • Developed Harley Davidson & Kawasaki after market parts including center stand.
  • Worked in climax of Nanban Flim.

2018

Registered as a Proprietorship

1200+ Prototypes

Designed and Manufactured

  • Medical
  • Automotive
  • Agriculture
  • Food Processing

2020

We Leveraged Covid

  • Face Shield
  • N95 Mask/Respirations
  • Sanitizer stands
  • PPE kits  & Shipped across India.

March 2020

Registered as a Private Limited at Trichy

  • Visited across India and onboarded 25+ vendors in Coimbatore, Hosur, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Hyderabad, Vizag, Kolhapur, Rudrapur, and Ludhiana.
  • Got our first order in (MAAS) Machining.
  • Second order in Sheet Metal.
  • Exported vending robot for Spain.
  • Started working with Mumbai metro rail.

August 2021

Dispatched World's First Camera Car to Singapore

It is our second export.

April 2022

Raised Our Pre-Seed Round $ 185K

  • Started working in a co-working space at Coimbatore.
  • Got 25+ Customers.
  • First export to the USA.
  • 10+ Employees.

February 2023

Office Commenced at Trichy

March 2023

Platform v1.0 Launched

July 2023

We have Raised our Second Round of Funding, Totaling $1.5 Million

  • Onboarded 255+ Frigaters.
  • We started exporting to Singapore, UAE, Maldives, Serbia and France.

December 2023

Got our Precision Automotive Lighting Order from Germany

March 2024

Acquired L&T as our Customer

Started working with almost all metro rail contracts in Chennai, Mumbai, and Bangalore.

April 2024

Started our US Sales Operations

  • Acquired 75+ Customers.
  • Exported to 10 countries.

Frigater

Join the Frigater network and become a key player in the future of the Global on-demand Manufacturing industry. Contribute to our mission of building a robust on-demand ecosystem by leveraging our established presence to connect with industry players and secure new projects.

Maximize your underutilized capacity while gaining access to opportunities in both traditional and emerging sectors like electric propulsion, offshore wind farm support vessels, and defense technologies. Partnering with Frigate allows you to showcase your expertise and reach a wider client base, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve in the evolving on-demand landscape.

Frigatian

Frigatians are engineers, problem-solvers, and manufacturing experts. We come from diverse backgrounds and possess many skills, all united by a commitment to excellence and a love for innovation.

We foster a collaborative and dynamic work environment where all Frigatians can continuously learn, grow, and make a real impact. If you’re passionate about manufacturing, driven to solve problems, and excited to be part of the future of on-demand creation, then we want you on our team!

Join Us

Find what we do interesting?

Become a part of the fastest growing on-demand manufacturing platform where your thirst to unlock your potential gets quenched. Get started with your journey in Frigate.

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