Asheville, North Carolina – January 9, 2025 – Skytree Scientific, a pioneering SaaS startup developing an AI-powered lightning risk assessment solution, today announced a strategic partnership with HBM.ai, a leading software development and AI solutions provider. This partnership includes a significant investment from HBM.ai, building on their successful collaboration as Skytree’s solution development partner.
Skytree’s solution leverages advanced AI algorithms and data analysis to provide unparalleled lightning risk assessments for a range of professionals who need to make informed decisions about lightning protection. By accurately predicting lightning strike risk, Skytree empowers electrical engineers, lightning protection professionals, consultants, EPCs, insurers, government agencies, and life safety experts to optimize safety and reduce costs associated with lightning damage.
“We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with HBM.ai, a recognized leader in the AI space,” said Chris Bean, CEO at Skytree Scientific. “Their expertise has been instrumental in building our solution, and this investment signifies a shared commitment to revolutionizing lightning risk assessment. We are incredibly excited to continue this journey together.”
“We’re excited with this multi-dimensional partnership and effective collaboration,” said Olga Mendzebrovska, CEO at HBM.ai. “Having experience of investing in other tech and non-tech startups, we really believe in Skytree Scientific’s solution and their core team expertise in lightning protection gained over decades. The positive decision to invest was taken after several months of joint ideation and MVP development, where HBM, as a selected Tech Partner, have dived deeply into the topic and experienced a high synergy and effective trustful collaboration with Skytree. We are looking forward bringing modern, user-friendly and reliable product to the market very soon, which will make specialists’ lives so much easier and constructions much safer.”
The expanded partnership will further leverage HBM.ai’s expertise in product management, software and AI development to enhance Skytree Scientific’s solution capabilities and accelerate its go-to-market strategy. This collaboration will bring significant benefits to customers, including:
- Increased accuracy and efficiency in lightning risk assessment
- Improved decision-making for lightning protection strategies
- Reduced costs associated with lightning damage
- Enhanced safety for critical infrastructure and assets
About Skytree Scientific
Skytree Scientific is a SaaS startup revolutionizing lightning risk assessment with AI. Our cutting-edge technology provides accurate and efficient risk analysis for electrical engineers, lightning protection professionals, consultants, EPCs, insurers, government agencies, and life safety experts, empowering them to make informed decisions about lightning protection for critical infrastructure and valuable assets. We leverage data and advanced algorithms to streamline workflows, optimize safety, and reduce costs associated with lightning damage.
About HBM.ai
HBM.ai is a mature European technology partner providing end-to-end capabilities to both startups and established businesses, accelerating their digital journey in the cost-effective way. They empower companies to innovate and grow by building cutting-edge technology, from AI-powered applications to cloud-based solutions. HBM.ai’s leadership team brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in the technology industry, making them the ideal partner for companies seeking to achieve digital transformation without need to sacrifice time, quality or cost.
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