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.
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!
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.