NUBURU Secures $23.25 Million Financing to Expand into Defense and Security Markets

NUBURU, Inc. has entered into a securities purchase agreement with YA II PN, Ltd. providing $23.25 million in gross proceeds in exchange for a $25.0 million unsecured debenture and associated warrant packages. The financing strengthens the company's capital position and supports execution of its previously outlined transformation into a vertically integrated Defense and Security platform. This strategic move represents a significant expansion for NUBURU beyond its original focus on industrial blue laser technology manufacturing.

The funding will advance acquisition and integration initiatives across defense-grade laser and photonics systems, mission-critical software, advanced UAV platforms and specialized defense mobility solutions, subject to customary closing conditions. Under a renewed strategic vision led by Executive Chairman and Co-CEO 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.

The company's transformation comes as defense and security technologies continue to evolve rapidly, with increasing demand for integrated solutions that combine advanced hardware with sophisticated software systems. This financing positions NUBURU to compete more effectively in these growing markets while expanding its technological applications beyond traditional industrial uses. The financing announcement was distributed through DefenseWireNews, a specialized communications platform focused on defense contractors, aerospace firms, cybersecurity leaders, and advanced manufacturing innovators operating at the intersection of public markets and government demand. DefenseWireNews is one of 75+ brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio at IBN that delivers comprehensive corporate communications solutions including wire distribution, editorial syndication, and social media distribution.

For additional information about NUBURU's technology and strategic direction, visit https://www.nuburu.net. The funding represents a pivotal moment for the company as it transitions from a specialized laser technology developer to a broader defense and security solutions provider, capitalizing on growing government and enterprise demand for integrated technological systems in an increasingly complex global security landscape.