Nuburu Stock Skyrockets 55% on Defense Expansion, $12M Capital Injection
The industrial laser firm's strategic pivot into the electronic warfare and operational resilience markets is fueled by a new capital raise and key acquisitions.
Shares of Nuburu Inc. (BURU) soared over 55% in pre-market trading after the industrial laser technology company announced a significant strategic expansion into the defense sector, backed by a freshly completed $12 million capital raise. The move signals a major pivot for the company, targeting high-growth areas in electronic warfare and operational resilience.
The capital injection was secured through a public offering that included a mix of common shares and pre-funded warrants. to fund its aggressive acquisition strategy and bolster its working capital as it builds out its new defense-focused business units. This financial maneuver is critical to executing the company's ambitious transformation from a specialized hardware provider to a key player in the national security technology landscape.
At the heart of this strategic shift is the formation of Nuburu Defense LLC, a new subsidiary dedicated to the defense and security markets. The company has already forged a significant partnership with Tekne S.p.A., an Italian firm specializing in defense electronics and specialty vehicles. and a phased plan for Nuburu to acquire a controlling stake in Tekne, aiming to leverage its established defense contracts and technology.
Furthermore, Nuburu is in the process of acquiring Orbit S.r.l., a software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup focused on operational resilience. This acquisition is intended to position Nuburu in a market projected to exceed $1 billion by 2033. The company is targeting the , which analysts forecast could reach over $19 billion by 2028, signaling a substantial addressable market for its new ventures.
The market's reaction to the series of announcements has been overwhelmingly positive, with the massive pre-market surge reflecting investor confidence in the new strategic direction. With the fresh capital and a clear roadmap for its defense acquisitions, Nuburu is poised for a transformative period. The company anticipates it will begin to generate initial billings from its new defense operations as early as the fourth quarter of 2025, a key milestone investors will be closely watching.