NUBURU Stock Skyrockets 78% on Strategic Defense Acquisition
The blue laser tech firm's shares surged on news of its deal to acquire Italian software company Orbit S.r.l., signaling a major push into the defense sector.
Shares of NUBURU, Inc. (BURU), a company known for its high-power blue laser technology, skyrocketed over 77% in a recent trading session, driven by heavy trading volume. The dramatic surge followed the announcement that its subsidiary, Nuburu Defense LLC, has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Orbit S.r.l., an Italian software firm specializing in operational resilience.
This strategic acquisition marks a significant expansion for NUBURU into the defense and security sector. The company's stock experienced a volume surge of more than 9.7 times its daily average, reflecting strong investor enthusiasm for the deal. The move is seen as a pivotal step in NUBURU's strategy to build a comprehensive 'Defense & Security Hub', combining its hardware expertise with sophisticated software solutions.
Under the terms of the agreement, Nuburu Defense will acquire 100% of Orbit S.r.l. in a phased transaction valued at $12.5 million. The deal gives Nuburu immediate and exclusive global distribution rights for Orbit's platform in the defense and mission-critical sectors. to enhance NUBURU's offerings for organizations like NATO and the U.S. Department of Defense.
NUBURU's Executive Chairman, Alessandro Zamboni, commented that Orbit's software is a perfect complement to NUBURU’s existing defense hardware portfolio. The combination aims to deliver integrated systems for mission-critical asset protection. in the defense market, tapping into an estimated $2.9–$3.6 billion addressable market for operational resilience and crisis management technologies.
Founded in 2015, NUBURU has been a pioneer in developing industrial blue lasers for welding and 3D printing. However, under new leadership, the company is diversifying its strategy to pursue growth in the defense, security, and operational resilience domains. Orbit S.r.l. brings to the table its 'Orbit Open Platform,' which digitalizes the operational resilience processes of critical corporations, a capability increasingly vital in the modern defense landscape.
, with the stock's sharp increase indicating that investors see significant potential in NUBURU's expanded focus. This acquisition could position NUBURU as a key player in providing end-to-end solutions for both physical and digital security in mission-critical environments.