Hari Gunupudi
Founder
A builder at heart. Hari brings engineering thinking and four years of R&D to one goal: make consistent shuttle performance the default, not a gamble.
About HmBr
Engineering the edge.
HmBr Sports was built to solve a problem most players are forced to accept: shuttlecocks breaking down too fast, too often. We combine chemistry-led innovation with practical design to preserve shuttle performance, reduce wastage, and help the badminton ecosystem spend smarter across every climate.
Our technology
Four years of chemistry.
At the heart of HmBr is a proprietary shuttlecock humidification system — developed over four years of chemistry research and tested with coaches across the USA, UK, Czech Republic, and India.
Unlike makeshift water hacks, our formula keeps feather shuttlecocks at optimal humidity, extending shuttlecock life anywhere from 3× to 9× (depending on the quality of the shuttlecock).
The result: consistent rallies, lower costs, and less waste.
Leadership
The team behind the chemistry.
Lakshmi Samyamanthula
CEO, USA
Lakshmi leads HmBr Sports in the USA with a focus on growth, customer experience, and long-term trust.
Ramnath Gunupudi
CEO & CFO, India
Ramnath drives HmBr Sports in India with disciplined execution and community-first scale.
The HmBr advantage
Four reasons it pays off.
01
Consistent Flight Dynamics
Experience predictable shuttlecock behavior with optimal moisture levels that ensure fair play and enhanced control in every shot across all competitive formats.
02
Extended Performance
Our humidification technology significantly extends shuttlecock durability, reducing replacement frequency and maintaining structural integrity throughout extended play.
03
Enhanced Resilience
Properly humidified shuttlecocks resist cracking and breaking during intense rallies, ensuring reliable performance when it matters most.
04
Smart Investment
Reduce long-term equipment costs with up to 48% fewer shuttlecock replacements.
Our belief
Smart, sustainable gear empowers every player.
HmBr was designed for players, parents, and coaches who want reliable performance without overspending or harming the planet. Trusted by academies, backed by science, our gear protects your game match after match.