NUBURU Inc. (AMEX:BURU) surged 26.8% in premarket trading on Tuesday after the blue laser technology company announced a binding agreement to acquire Orbit S.r.l., an Italian software company that specializes in operational resilience and crisis management solutions.
The deal, to be carried out through NUBURU’s subsidiary, Nuburu Defense LLC, will unfold in two phases and marks a major step in the company’s strategy to expand its Defense & Security Hub beyond laser-based systems into software-driven resilience and security technologies.
According to the terms, Nuburu Defense will invest up to $5 million in Orbit’s capital over 36 months, beginning with an initial $1.5 million contribution for a 10.7% ownership stake. The remaining equity will be acquired by December 31, 2026, based on a $12.5 million pre-money valuation.
Through this acquisition, NUBURU gains entry into the operational resilience and crisis management market, a sector expected to reach $2.9–$3.6 billion by 2025, with annual growth projected above 10%. Orbit’s software platform is designed to help organizations anticipate, manage, and recover from disruptions across both physical and digital infrastructures.
“This binding agreement is a pivotal step in our evolution,” said Alessandro Zamboni, Executive Chairman and Co-CEO of NUBURU. “Orbit’s software perfectly complements our defense hardware portfolio, allowing us to offer comprehensive, interoperable systems that protect mission-critical assets and enhance operational readiness.”
Orbit forecasts $3.22 million in revenue by 2026, rising to $19.29 million by 2028. Its software-as-a-service (SaaS) model is expected to provide high gross margins and recurring revenue streams.
The transaction was reviewed by an independent financial advisor and received approval from NUBURU’s independent non-executive directors, as Orbit is wholly owned by Zamboni, who serves as both Executive Chairman and Co-CEO of NUBURU.
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