NUBURU Prices $12 Million Public Offering to Accelerate Defense & Security Transformation
NUBURU, a dual-use Defense & Security platform company specializing in non-kinetic effects, directed-energy technologies, and software-orchestrated defense systems, has announced the pricing of a $12 million public offering. The financing is designed to support the company’s ongoing Defense & Security Transformation Plan and reinforce its capital position as it advances an integrated platform strategy.
Details of the Offering
The public offering includes approximately $12 million in common stock and pre-funded warrants. The securities were priced at $0.11 per share and $0.1099 per pre-funded warrant. In total, the company is issuing 58,379,137 shares of common stock along with 50,711,772 pre-funded warrants.
As part of the transaction, NUBURU also issued common warrants equal to up to 150% coverage relative to the shares issued. These warrants are structured to provide additional capital if exercised, subject to shareholder approval where required.
The common warrants feature a tiered exercise price structure:
- $0.1320 per share from the issuance date through the six-month anniversary
- $0.11 per share from the six-month anniversary until expiration
The warrants will be immediately exercisable for up to 85,000,000 shares of common stock on a first-come, first-served basis. Any additional exercises will depend on shareholder approval to increase the company’s authorized share count.
Joseph Gunnar & Co., LLC is acting as the exclusive placement agent for the offering. The securities are being issued pursuant to an effective registration statement on Form S-1 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Strategic Use of Proceeds
NUBURU expects to generate approximately $12 million in gross proceeds before fees and expenses. The funds will be used to advance the company’s Defense & Security platform strategy, support working capital, and execute targeted investments across key segments of its roadmap.
A primary focus will be the structured rollout of the company’s integrated Drone and Counter-Drone (C-UAS) strategy. Capital may be directed toward:
- Modular drone systems
- Multi-sensor detection technologies
- Mobile counter-drone platforms integrated into defense mobility solutions
- Non-kinetic countermeasures, including directed-energy applications
These initiatives are intended to align with evolving defense priorities across NATO, European, and U.S. markets.
Field-Deployable Manufacturing and Industrial Partnerships
Part of the funding will also support the development of a mobile additive-manufacturing concept. This system is designed to enable rapid production of drones, mission pods, and critical components directly in operational environments. The initiative is being developed in collaboration with Maddox Defense Incorporated and aims to improve supply-chain resilience and forward-deployment capabilities.
NUBURU noted that all such programs will be executed in compliance with applicable U.S. export control and defense trade regulations, including ITAR where relevant.
Strengthening Defense Mobility and Software Capabilities
In parallel, the company plans to reinforce its strategic position in defense mobility and electronic systems through Tekne S.p.A.. Additional capital may be used to support regulatory and strategic initiatives related to increasing NUBURU’s ownership stake in the Italian defense firm, subject to approvals.
The company also intends to advance:
- Directed-energy capabilities through Lyocon S.r.l.
- Mission-critical infrastructure software through Orbit S.r.l.
Orbit’s platform focuses on AI-driven workflow orchestration and the development of sensor-to-effector integration modules designed to support resilient and interoperable defense and security architectures.
Remaining proceeds may be used for general corporate purposes, including subsidiary integration, regulatory processes, balance-sheet strengthening, and execution of the broader transformation plan.
Management Commentary
Executive Chairman and Co-CEO Alessandro Zamboni said the financing will accelerate the deployment of the company’s integrated Defense & Security platform while strengthening its financial position.
He emphasized that the company’s strategy centers on a disciplined expansion of its drone and counter-drone capabilities, supported by internal development and targeted industrial partnerships. He also highlighted ongoing initiatives across defense mobility, mission-critical software, and non-kinetic technologies, all aligned with U.S., NATO, and European regulatory frameworks.
Company Overview
Founded in 2015, NUBURU is transitioning from a laser-technology company into a broader dual-use Defense & Security platform provider. The company is building capabilities across directed-energy systems, non-kinetic defense technologies, mission-critical software, and strategic industrial partnerships to address high-value defense, security, and operational-resilience markets.
Through its subsidiaries, NUBURU is expanding its presence across defense mobility, infrastructure software, and advanced laser technologies as it executes its transformation strategy.
