NUBURU Secures Up to $100 Million in Flexible Growth Capital to Advance Strategic Transformation and Acquisition Agenda
NUBURU, Inc. (NYSE American: BURU), a pioneering company in high-power blue laser technology, has taken a significant step forward in its strategic transformation plan with the announcement of a major funding initiative. On May 30, 2025, the company entered into a standby equity purchase agreement (the “Agreement”) with institutional investor YA II PN, Ltd. (the “Investor”), providing NUBURU with the option to raise up to $100 million through the controlled sale of common shares over the next three years.
This capital facility, which runs through May 30, 2028, is designed to offer NUBURU flexible, on-demand access to growth capital, empowering the company to respond dynamically to market conditions while maintaining full strategic control over its financing timeline. The Agreement allows NUBURU to issue shares at its own discretion, with the amount and timing of each sale entirely at the company’s choosing. This mechanism gives NUBURU a tool to align capital-raising activities with evolving operational requirements, funding timelines, and corporate objectives.
Under the terms of the Agreement, share purchases by the Investor will be made at a price equal to 97% of the lowest daily volume-weighted average price (VWAP) of NUBURU’s common shares during the three trading days following the company’s delivery of a notice to sell. This pricing structure ensures that NUBURU can retain pricing efficiency while still gaining access to essential capital. Prior to initiating any sales, NUBURU must meet several preconditions, including the effectiveness of a registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The proceeds from any equity sales conducted under this arrangement are intended to support general corporate purposes. These include bolstering working capital, accelerating innovation initiatives, expanding operational capabilities, and funding mergers and acquisitions (M&A) aligned with NUBURU’s long-term strategy. Most notably, this facility provides key financial backing to pursue the company’s planned acquisition of a controlling interest in TEKNE S.p.A., a strategic move that underscores NUBURU’s expansion into defense-tech and specialized systems integration.
TEKNE, an Italy-based engineering company, has earned a reputation for integrating advanced electronics with specialized vehicle design and manufacturing. The company operates globally and maintains a significant presence in the United States, where it has forged strategic partnerships to support both commercial and defense-related initiatives. In 2024, TEKNE announced a joint development program with U.S.-based Flyer Defense, a prominent supplier of tactical ground mobility solutions. Together, the two firms are co-developing the Flyer 72-Heavy Duty vehicle, a rapid-deployment platform designed to meet the complex operational needs of NATO-aligned armed forces, including those of Italy and the United States.
The Flyer 72-Heavy Duty platform exemplifies TEKNE’s core strength: its ability to unify electronics integration and vehicular engineering into robust, mission-ready solutions. This capability stems in part from TEKNE’s acquisition of a division from Thales in 2016, which provided a foundation of military-grade systems engineering expertise. TEKNE has since grown its engineering department into a globally recognized force, driving innovation across defense and dual-use platforms.
TEKNE’s board is also enhancing its leadership with the planned addition of senior advisers with experience serving the U.S. military. This move is part of the company’s broader strategy to deepen its footprint in the American defense-tech sector. Among its goals is the establishment of a dedicated technology laboratory in the U.S., focused on addressing emerging security and mobility challenges specific to the Department of Defense and its partners. The lab would serve as a hub for research, prototyping, and systems integration, positioning TEKNE—and by extension, NUBURU—as key contributors to U.S. and allied defense innovation pipelines.
NUBURU’s acquisition of a controlling interest in TEKNE is pending standard regulatory and shareholder approvals. Once finalized, the acquisition is expected to bolster NUBURU’s market presence in the defense and industrial sectors, enabling it to deliver vertically integrated systems that combine its laser technology with TEKNE’s platform engineering.
Joseph Gunnar & Co., LLC served as the sole placement agent in connection with the standby equity purchase agreement, further validating investor interest in NUBURU’s long-term transformation plan.
In a statement accompanying the announcement, Alessandro Zamboni, Executive Chairman of NUBURU, emphasized the strategic importance of the funding. “This facility not only provides us with the necessary capital to accelerate our growth ambitions,” he said, “but also strengthens our focus on transformative acquisitions. It forms a crucial component of the capitalization plan we recently submitted to the NYSE.”
Zamboni noted that the structure of the agreement provides flexibility without compromising the company’s ability to manage dilution or pursue opportunistic deals. “We maintain full control over when and how to raise funds. That means we can align our financial strategy with our operational milestones, from technology development to expansion and acquisitions,” he added.
The agreement marks another step in NUBURU’s evolution from a technology innovator to a diversified growth platform. As global demand for advanced manufacturing solutions increases—particularly in areas like aerospace, defense, electric vehicles, and semiconductor manufacturing—NUBURU is positioning itself to serve as a critical enabler, offering advanced laser technology and integrated engineering solutions through its growing portfolio of partnerships and acquisitions.
With financial flexibility in place, a high-value acquisition on the horizon, and growing traction in defense and industrial markets, NUBURU appears poised to enter a new phase of sustained strategic growth.
About NUBURU
Founded in 2015, NUBURU, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of industrial blue laser technology that is transforming the speed and quality of laser-based manufacturing. Under the leadership of Executive Chairman Alessandro Zamboni, NUBURU is embarking on a comprehensive growth and diversification strategy, entering complementary sectors such as defense-tech, security, and operational resilience solutions. The Company is leveraging strategic partnerships and acquisitions to accelerate growth in high-value sectors. For more information, visit [www.nuburu.net](http://www.nuburu.net).
