TLDR
- Nuburu stock jumps as Tekne deal advances its defense platform expansion.
- BURU rises 8.16% after Nuburu signs binding 70% Tekne acquisition deal.
- Nuburu gains as Tekne acquisition plan adds scale to its defense strategy.
- BURU rallies after Tekne deal boosts Nuburu’s defense transformation plan.
- Nuburu stock climbs as 70% Tekne deal fuels defense market momentum.
Nuburu (BURU) stock jumped on Wednesday after the company signed a binding deal to acquire 70% of Tekne. BURU traded at $0.1990, up 8.16%, after a sharp morning spike. The move strengthened market attention around Nuburu’s defense platform expansion.
Nuburu Stock Gains After Binding Tekne Deal
Nuburu signed the Share Purchase and Investment Agreement on May 26, 2026. The agreement involves Nuburu, Nuburu Defense LLC, Tekne S.p.A., and Tekne’s historical shareholders. It sets a formal path for Nuburu to gain majority control of Tekne.
The deal gives Nuburu Defense a planned 70% ownership stake in Tekne. The transaction still needs clearance under Italy’s Golden Power framework. Nuburu expects to submit the required filing within 10 days of the signing.
The company has already funded Tekne with about €16.692 million in shareholder financing. It also agreed to provide another €1 million shortly after the agreement. Additionally, Nuburu may provide more interim financing to support Tekne’s operations.
Tekne Deal Adds Scale To Nuburu Defense Push
The transaction values Tekne at a fixed €52 million pre-money valuation. It includes financing conversion, a capital increase, and a share purchase from existing shareholders. The full package carries potential commitments of about €64.6 million.
Nuburu plans to convert about €17.692 million of shareholder financing into Tekne equity. It also plans a cash contribution of up to €12 million. Moreover, the company agreed to buy €5.2 million in shares from Tekne’s historical shareholders.
The agreement includes a revenue-based earn-out for Tekne’s historical shareholders. The earn-out equals 5% of annual Tekne revenue from 2027 through 2036. It has a cap of €29.692 million under the current transaction structure.
BURU Rally Reflects Defense Platform Expansion
Tekne projects cumulative revenue of about $655 million from 2026 through 2030. Its plan shows revenue rising from about $58 million in 2026 to $231 million in 2030. At 70% ownership, Nuburu’s pro rata exposure would equal about $459 million.
The company expects Tekne to become a key asset in its defense and security platform. The platform targets electronic warfare, tactical mobility, counter-drone systems, and directed-energy programs. It also supports software-led defense systems and industrial manufacturing.
Nuburu is shifting from a directed-energy technology firm into a broader defense platform. The Tekne deal adds operational scale and NATO-aligned market exposure. Consequently, BURU’s rally reflected stronger interest in the company’s transformation plan.


