NUBURU Acquires Lyocon S.r.l.

NUBURU Acquires Control of Orbit S.r.l.

October 16, 2025

Software

NUBURU, Inc., through its defense subsidiary Nuburu Defense LLC, completed a staged investment to secure operating control of Orbit S.r.l., an Italian SaaS company specializing in operational resilience, crisis management and risk intelligence. The transaction began with an initial capital infusion (approximately $1.5 million) that established a minority position and governance rights and is planned to continue through further tranches to achieve majority ownership and full consolidation, adding recurring SaaS revenue and defense-focused software capabilities to NUBURU's Defense & Security Hub.

NUBURU Acquires Initial Stake in Tekne S.p.A. and Launches U.S. Defense JV

August 21, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

NUBURU, Inc. acquired an initial minority stake (3%) in Italian defense vehicle and electronics manufacturer Tekne S.p.A. and launched an 80/20 U.S.-based joint venture (Nuburu Defense and Tekne) to execute an immediate $7.5 million backlog of non-Italian contracts, manufacture Tekne product lines for the Americas, and co-develop new defense technologies. The transaction is structured as a phased acquisition (via a Luxembourg vehicle, TCEI) that contemplates up to a 70% controlling interest in Tekne and includes commitments to finance up to €40 million of Tekne working capital while complying with Italian Golden Power requirements.

Kuraray Co., Ltd. Acquires Nelumbo Inc.

April 2, 2025

Manufacturing

Kuraray Co., Ltd. has acquired Nelumbo Inc., a Hayward, California-based developer of surface modification technologies, to add a new technology platform and accelerate global expansion. The deal—executed through Kuraray's U.S. subsidiary Kuraray Holdings U.S.A., Inc.—was announced April 2, 2025; the purchase price was not disclosed and Houlihan Lokey served as Nelumbo's exclusive financial advisor.

Hahn & Company Acquires Cynosure and Merges It with Lutronic to Form Cynosure Lutronic

January 19, 2024

Medical Devices

Hahn & Company completed the acquisition of Cynosure and has combined it with Lutronic (which Hahn had recently acquired) under the newly formed parent Cynosure Lutronic, Inc. The merger creates a global leader in energy‑based medical aesthetic systems with an expanded product portfolio, R&D capabilities and a broader international commercial footprint.

Nordic BioSite Group (Europa Biosite) Acquires LubioScience

September 11, 2023

Healthcare Services

Nordic BioSite Group — which is rebranding to Europa Biosite — has acquired Swiss life-science distributor LubioScience. The deal expands the group's European footprint into Switzerland; financial terms were not disclosed and LubioScience's founders will remain with the business.

Sabre Corporation Acquires Nuvola

May 9, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

Sabre Corporation acquired Nuvola, a provider of cloud-based hotel service optimization and guest engagement software, integrating Nuvola's technology and employees into Sabre's hospitality portfolio. The acquisition is intended to advance Sabre's hotel retailing, merchandising and on-property fulfillment capabilities to help hoteliers deliver differentiated guest experiences.