$BURU News: NUBURU Executes First Tranche of Tekne Financial Program, Bolstering Strategic Partnership and Defense Expansion
Initial capital execution marks the first phase of NUBURU’s €15 million support package, accelerating the path toward a strategic-interest goal, industrial cooperation, and expanded global defense operations.
CENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NUBURU, Inc. (NYSE American: BURU) (“NUBURU” or the “Company”), a global pioneer in high-performance blue laser technology, today announced the successful execution of the first €2 million in financial support to Tekne S.p.A., following the “Updated Tekne Agreement” announced November 12, 2025.
This executed funding—facilitated through the Inventory Monetization platform powered by Supply@ME Capital Plc—marks the first phase of NUBURU’s broader €15 million structured commitment to strengthen Tekne’s working capital, financial position, and long-term industrial capabilities.
Both companies confirm that progress across all elements of the renewed strategic partnership remains fully on track, including industrial cooperation, financial support, joint go-to-market initiatives.
Leadership Commentary
“We are extremely pleased with the rapid execution of the initial €2 million commitment to Tekne,” said Alessandro Zamboni, Executive Chairman and Co-CEO of NUBURU Inc. “This milestone reinforces our long-term strategic vision and the deep industrial alignment between our companies. The cooperation on joint innovation, market expansion, and defense-sector initiatives is advancing seamlessly. We look forward to accelerating this momentum as we continue building a unified defense and security platform across Italy, Europe, and the Americas.”
Key Strategic Workstreams & Partnership Progress
Joint Global Go-to-Market Execution
Progressing exclusive distribution plans for Tekne’s products & solutions in the Americas while coordinating on NATO, MENA, and APAC project opportunities.
Operational Integration & Shared Capabilities
Combining Tekne’s engineering, production facilities, and specialized personnel with NUBURU’s project guarantees, technology stack, and international market access.
Innovation and Co-Investment
Joint development programs in mobility, defense, laser-based systems, battlefield resilience, and critical-infrastructure security.
Strategic-Interest Shareholding & Remaining Financial Support
Advancing toward the €13 million convertible shareholder loan and NUBURU’s first-step acquisition of a 2.9% equity stake in Tekne. The conversion and path to a wider strategic-interest stake remain subject to the Italian Government review under the Golden Power regulation.
Golden Power Notification & Drone JV
Preparation is underway for a new Golden Power notification by year-end, aligned with the planned joint venture with Maddox Defense Incorporated to develop and deploy unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for military and commercial use.
Next Milestone: Network Contract (Contratto di Rete)
The companies expect to finalize the Italian “Network Contract” by November 30, 2025. This legal framework will formalize shared operational resources, coordinated R&D, and integrated commercial execution.
Together, these milestones underscore NUBURU’s expanding role as a transatlantic defense and security provider, combining advanced laser technology, mobility platforms, drone systems, and resilience software into a unified ecosystem.
About NUBURU
Founded in 2015, NUBURU, Inc. has developed and previously manufactured industrial blue laser technology. Under a renewed strategic vision led by Executive Chairman Alessandro Zamboni, the Company is expanding into complementary sectors including defense-tech, security, and critical infrastructure resilience. NUBURU is leveraging a combination of internal innovation and strategic acquisitions to build out its Defense & Security Hub, targeting long-term, sustainable growth across high-value government and enterprise markets.
For more information, visit www.nuburu.net.
About Nuburu Defense LLC
Nuburu Defense LLC, a subsidiary of Nuburu Inc., is focused on delivering advanced laser-based solutions for defense, security, and critical infrastructure applications.
For more information, visit also www.orbitopenplatform.com.
Initial capital execution marks the first phase of NUBURU’s €15 million support package, accelerating the path toward a strategic-interest goal, industrial cooperation, and expanded global defense operations.
CENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NUBURU, Inc. (NYSE American: BURU) (“NUBURU” or the “Company”), a global pioneer in high-performance blue laser technology, today announced the successful execution of the first €2 million in financial support to Tekne S.p.A., following the “Updated Tekne Agreement” announced November 12, 2025.
This executed funding—facilitated through the Inventory Monetization platform powered by Supply@ME Capital Plc—marks the first phase of NUBURU’s broader €15 million structured commitment to strengthen Tekne’s working capital, financial position, and long-term industrial capabilities.
Both companies confirm that progress across all elements of the renewed strategic partnership remains fully on track, including industrial cooperation, financial support, joint go-to-market initiatives.
Leadership Commentary
“We are extremely pleased with the rapid execution of the initial €2 million commitment to Tekne,” said Alessandro Zamboni, Executive Chairman and Co-CEO of NUBURU Inc. “This milestone reinforces our long-term strategic vision and the deep industrial alignment between our companies. The cooperation on joint innovation, market expansion, and defense-sector initiatives is advancing seamlessly. We look forward to accelerating this momentum as we continue building a unified defense and security platform across Italy, Europe, and the Americas.”
Key Strategic Workstreams & Partnership Progress
Joint Global Go-to-Market Execution
Progressing exclusive distribution plans for Tekne’s products & solutions in the Americas while coordinating on NATO, MENA, and APAC project opportunities.
Operational Integration & Shared Capabilities
Combining Tekne’s engineering, production facilities, and specialized personnel with NUBURU’s project guarantees, technology stack, and international market access.
Innovation and Co-Investment
Joint development programs in mobility, defense, laser-based systems, battlefield resilience, and critical-infrastructure security.
Strategic-Interest Shareholding & Remaining Financial Support
Advancing toward the €13 million convertible shareholder loan and NUBURU’s first-step acquisition of a 2.9% equity stake in Tekne. The conversion and path to a wider strategic-interest stake remain subject to the Italian Government review under the Golden Power regulation.
Golden Power Notification & Drone JV
Preparation is underway for a new Golden Power notification by year-end, aligned with the planned joint venture with Maddox Defense Incorporated to develop and deploy unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for military and commercial use.
Next Milestone: Network Contract (Contratto di Rete)
The companies expect to finalize the Italian “Network Contract” by November 30, 2025. This legal framework will formalize shared operational resources, coordinated R&D, and integrated commercial execution.
Together, these milestones underscore NUBURU’s expanding role as a transatlantic defense and security provider, combining advanced laser technology, mobility platforms, drone systems, and resilience software into a unified ecosystem.
About NUBURU
Founded in 2015, NUBURU, Inc. has developed and previously manufactured industrial blue laser technology. Under a renewed strategic vision led by Executive Chairman Alessandro Zamboni, the Company is expanding into complementary sectors including defense-tech, security, and critical infrastructure resilience. NUBURU is leveraging a combination of internal innovation and strategic acquisitions to build out its Defense & Security Hub, targeting long-term, sustainable growth across high-value government and enterprise markets.
For more information, visit www.nuburu.net.
About Nuburu Defense LLC
Nuburu Defense LLC, a subsidiary of Nuburu Inc., is focused on delivering advanced laser-based solutions for defense, security, and critical infrastructure applications.
For more information, visit also www.orbitopenplatform.com.
