Nuburu, Inc. (BURU) announced that it has taken operating control of Orbit S.r.l., a software‑as‑a‑service provider focused on operational resilience, risk intelligence, and mission‑critical decision support. The control was achieved through a two‑phase transaction: a $1.5 million capital infusion on October 31 2025 that gave Nuburu a 10.7% stake, and a second $2.0 million tranche on January 15 2026 that increased ownership to roughly 22% and conferred governance rights that effectively grant operating control. The full acquisition is slated for completion by December 31 2026, with a pre‑money valuation of $12.5 million.
Orbit’s SaaS platform is already generating revenue, with projections of $3.22 million in 2026, $10.75 million in 2027, and $19.29 million in 2028. The platform delivers real‑time analytics and decision‑support tools to defense and enterprise customers, positioning Orbit to capture a share of the $2.9–$3.6 billion operational resilience market that is growing at more than 10% annually. By adding Orbit, Nuburu gains a recurring‑revenue stream that complements its existing laser‑hardware and electronic‑warfare assets.
Nuburu’s financials underscore the urgency of the pivot. In Q3 2023 the company reported $0.2 million in revenue, a $5.1 million net loss, and negative EBITDA of $4.8 million. In 2024 revenue fell to $152,127 while losses ballooned to $34.52 million. The current ratio of 0.04 and persistent negative EBITDA highlight severe liquidity constraints. The Orbit acquisition is therefore a strategic move to stabilize cash flow and reduce reliance on external financing.
Strategically, the deal marks a decisive shift from Nuburu’s failed laser‑hardware business toward a diversified defense‑security holding company. Management views Orbit’s software as a natural extension of its hardware portfolio, enabling integrated, end‑to‑end resilience solutions for mission‑critical assets. The acquisition also provides immediate access to Orbit’s customer base and recurring revenue, which should accelerate revenue generation and improve cash flow, extending Nuburu’s runway.
Management emphasized the complementary nature of the two businesses. Executive Chairman and Co‑CEO Alessandro Zamboni said, “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.” Co‑CEO Dario Barisoni added, “Combining hardware and software into a unified platform positions us to capture a broader share of the growing defense‑security market.”
The transaction is a related‑party deal, as Orbit was wholly owned by Zamboni, but it was reviewed by an external financial advisor and approved by independent directors, meeting corporate governance standards. The acquisition is expected to provide a steady revenue stream that can offset the high fixed costs of laser‑hardware development and support future investments in electronic‑warfare and other defense technologies.
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