NUBURU Secures $100 Million Standby Equity Purchase Facility to Pursue Acquisition of Tekne S.p.A.
June 2, 2025
NUBURU, Inc. entered into a standby equity purchase agreement with YA II PN, Ltd. that gives NUBURU the option to sell up to $100 million of its shares, subject to specified conditions. NUBURU said the flexibility supports its growth and transformation plan, including a plan to acquire a controlling interest in Tekne S.p.A. pending regulatory and stockholder approval.
- Buyers
- NUBURU, Inc., YA II PN, Ltd.
- Targets
- Tekne S.p.A., NUBURU, Inc.
- Industry
- Energy
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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