[edit] Skytree Scientific

Skytree Scientific is an American software company that develops artificial intelligence (AI)–based tools for lightning risk assessment. Founded in 2024, the company is headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. Its flagship platform, LRA Plus™, automates risk analysis in compliance with international lightning protection standards such as IEC 62305 and NFPA 780.

[edit] History

Skytree Scientific was founded on May 22, 2024, by Christopher Bean, Thomas Tay, James Grasty, and Jerri Lynn Reeves. The founders brought expertise from the fields of lightning protection engineering, technology product development, and cloud software architecture.

In January 2025, the company announced a strategic investment and partnership with HBM.ai to enhance the accuracy and scalability of its AI-driven lightning risk solutions.1 Later in 2025, it was selected to participate in the Global Insurance Accelerator (GIA) program, reflecting its relevance to insurers evaluating infrastructure and climate-related risks.2

[edit] Products

[edit] LRA Plus™

The company’s core product is LRA Plus™, a subscription-based SaaS platform that integrates real-time lightning strike data with AI-powered modeling. Key features include:

• Automated compliance with IEC 62305 and NFPA 780 standards
• Multilingual professional reporting in more than 50 languages
• Historical strike analysis and scenario testing for protective measures such as surge protective devices (SPDs)
• Assessment completion reported to be up to 90% faster than manual methods3

The platform is used by engineers, consultants, energy companies, insurers, and government agencies to assess and mitigate lightning-related risks.

[edit] Services

In addition to software, Skytree Scientific offers:

• Professional lightning risk assessments
• Integrated lightning strike reports with historical and high-fidelity data
• Consulting services for standards compliance
• Training and certification programs for lightning risk professionals4

[edit] Industries

The company’s solutions are applied in sectors including:

• Energy and utilities
• Transportation
• Infrastructure development
• Renewable energy projects
• Insurance and risk management5

[edit] Leadership

• Christopher Bean, Chief Executive Officer
• Thomas Tay, Chief Marketing Officer
• James Grasty, Chief Strategy Officer
• Jerri Lynn Reeves, Chief Technology Officer6

[edit] See also

• Lightning protection system
• Risk assessment software
• Climate technology

[edit] References

1. PRWeb. "Skytree Scientific Announces Strategic Investment and Partnership with HBM.ai" (January 31, 2025). [1]
2. Global Insurance Accelerator. "Alumni Spotlight: Skytree Scientific" (2025). [2]
3. Financial Content. "Startups in ClimateTech: Skytree Scientific Brings AI to Infrastructure Safety Planning" (August 14, 2025). [3]
4. Skytree Scientific official website – Services section. [4]
5. Skytree Scientific official website – Industries served. [5]
6. Skytree Scientific official website – About Us. [6]