NUBURU Acquires Initial Stake in Tekne S.p.A. and Launches U.S. Defense JV
August 21, 2025
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.
- Buyers
- NUBURU, Inc., Nuburu Defense (NUBURU subsidiary), TCEI (Luxembourg investment vehicle)
- Targets
- Tekne S.p.A.
- Sellers
- Tekne shareholders
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Italy
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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