Nuburu to buy Orbit

Nuburu to buy Orbit

Nuburu, Inc. (NYSE American: BURU), a global pioneer in high-performance blue laser technology, has announced the acquisition of 100% of Orbit S.r.l., an Italian software company specializing in operational resilience, business continuity, and crisis management for mission-critical organizations. The acquisition, which will be executed in two phases, marks a significant step in Nuburu’s expansion into the rapidly growing domain of software-driven resilience and crisis readiness.

The strategic rationale behind this acquisition is the growing demand for integrated resilience solutions in the defense sector. Orbit’s platform unifies business impact analysis, crisis communications, and IT system mapping into a continuous plan–sense–decide–act–learn cycle, making it highly relevant for defense organizations. By integrating Orbit’s Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) technology with Nuburu’s laser systems and Tekne’s electronic warfare capabilities, Nuburu aims to deliver an end-to-end suite of defense and infrastructure resilience solutions.

The addressable market for operational resilience, business continuity, and crisis management technologies across the U.S., EU, and NATO defense organizations is estimated at $2.9–$3.6 billion in 2025, with an annual growth rate of over 10%. This acquisition positions Nuburu to participate directly in this fast-growing sector and meet rising demand for integrated resilience solutions driven by defense digitalization and new threat environments.

Orbit projects strong revenue acceleration, with projections of $3.22 million by 2026, $10.75 million by 2027, and $19.29 million by 2028. These projections reflect Orbit’s expanding client base and the scalability of its SaaS business model, which carries attractive gross margins and recurring revenue potential.

The acquisition will be executed in two stages. Initially, Nuburu Defense LLC will subscribe up to $5 million in Orbit’s capital within 36 months, starting with a $1.5 million advance for a 10.7% stake. The final acquisition will take place by December 31, 2026, at a $12.5 million pre-money valuation. Nuburu Defense will receive exclusive global distribution rights for Orbit’s platform in defense and mission-critical sectors effective immediately.

The total consideration of $12.5 million includes a $2.4 million net cash advance to Orbit’s owner, to be paid in tranches and which accounts for the partial offset of a $1.35 million Nuburu receivable. The remaining balance will be settled through Nuburu equity securities by the end of 2026, subject to stockholder approval.

Alessandro Zamboni, Executive Chairman and Co-CEO of Nuburu, stated, “This binding agreement is a pivotal step in our evolution. 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.”

Nuburu’s expansion into the defense-tech sector is part of a broader strategic vision to build out its Defense & Security Hub, targeting long-term, sustainable growth across high-value government and enterprise markets.