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NUBURU Executes First Tranche of Tekne Financial Program, Bolstering Strategic Partnership and Defense Expansion
CENTENNIAL, Colo., November 19, 2025--NUBURU, Inc. (NYSE American: BURU) ("NUBURU" or the "Company"), a global pioneer in high-performance blue laser technology, today announced the successful execution of the first €2 million in financial support to Tekne S.p.A., following the "Updated Tekne Agreement" announced November 12, 2025.
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