NUBURU Secures Funding to Eliminate Outstanding Payables and Paves the Way for Strategic Acquisitions in Defense and Security Market

CENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NUBURU, Inc. (NYSE American: BURU), a pioneering leader in high-power blue laser technology, announces a transformative strategic update underscoring its commitment to advancing into high-growth markets and is pleased to announce the company has secured funding partners to address up to approx. $3.4 million in accounts payables left from previous management, enabling NUBURU to eliminate past debts and enhance its financial flexibility.

This pivotal announcement comes on the heels of NUBURU's previous strategic investment in Supply@ME Capital Plc, a $5.15 million on-demand convertible funding commitment, which further positions the company to pivot towards a capital-light, sustainable growth approach through innovative fintech solutions. The integration of SYME’s financial platform will provide liquidity and empower NUBURU to maintain competitive inventory levels as it braces for exciting growth in the defense and security sectors.

“We are excited to share these strategic updates with our shareholders and underscore our focus on creating significant value through our dual business lines,” said Alessandro Zamboni, Executive Chairman of NUBURU. “This material progress on settling our past liabilities, combined with our strategic investments and acquisitions in cutting-edge defense and security technologies, cements NUBURU’s position as a leader in high-demand markets.

“The next final step will comprise the settlement of the last residual Company liabilities. In this regard, we are working on a solution, in the interests of our shareholders, in order to manage the redemption obligations of the Company with respect to the outstanding Series A Preferred Stock.”

As part of the company’s aggressive growth strategy, NUBURU is on track to finalize the acquisition of a Defense & Security Hub. This hub will focus on delivering cutting-edge products tailored for defense applications, also by leveraging the Company’s blue laser know-how, while extending robust security solutions through a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, addressing critical regulatory requirements in sectors demanding operational resilience.

These anticipated acquisitions are projected to contribute over $50 million in revenue during 2025, contingent upon regulatory and shareholder approvals. NUBURU's pioneering efforts in blue laser technology and its expansion into sophisticated applications demonstrate the company’s adaptive strategies and commitment to diversification within the manufacturing and high-tech sectors.

About NUBURU

NUBURU, Inc. was founded in 2015 as a developer and manufacturer of industrial blue laser technology that is transforming the speed and quality of laser-based manufacturing. Under its new management team led by Executive Chairman Alessandro Zamboni, NUBURU is executing a comprehensive growth and diversification strategy, expanding into complementary domains such as defense-tech, security, and operational resilience solutions. NUBURU is leveraging strategic partnerships and acquisitions to accelerate growth in high-value sectors. For more information, visit www.nuburu.net.

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