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Nuburu

OTC: BURU

Centennial, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors

NUBURU develops high-power industrial blue lasers for welding copper, aluminum, and other metals, as well as additive manufacturing and 3D printing. Its BL and BL-F product lines target manufacturers in energy storage, e-mobility, aerospace, healthcare, and electronics packaging.

Founders & leadership

Nuburu was founded in 2020 by Mark Zediker.

MZMark Zediker
Mark ZedikerFounder
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Brian KnaleyExecutive
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R. Brian KnaleyExecutive
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Brian FairclothNamed on SEC filing
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Thomas WilsonNamed on SEC filing

Board

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Alessandro ZamboniBoard director
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Ron NicolBoard director
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Daniel HirschBoard directorPrincipal, Legal at Anzu Partners
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David MichaelinBoard directorManaging Partner at Anzu Partners
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David SeldinBoard directorManaging Partner at Anzu Partners
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Kristi HummelBoard director
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Matteo RicchebuonoBoard director

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$64.8M disclosed across 7 rounds · 2015–2025

$23.3MraisedDec 2025 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Dario BarisoniExecutive Officer, Director
  • Alessandro ZamboniExecutive Officer, Director
  • Matteo RicchebuonoDirector
  • Shawn TaylorDirector
Offering amount
$23.3M
Amount sold
$23.3M
First sale
Dec 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$648KraisedAug 2024 · 1 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Kristi HummelDirector
  • Matteo RicchebuonoDirector
  • Lily Yan HughesDirector
  • Alessandro ZamboniDirector
  • Brian KnaleyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ron NicolDirector
  • Daniel HirschDirector
  • Elizabeth MoraDirector
Offering amount
$648K
Amount sold
$648K
First sale
Aug 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$9.2MraisedJun 2023 · 13 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ron NicolDirector
  • Brian KnaleyExecutive Officer
  • Mark ZedikerExecutive Officer
  • Daniel HirschDirector
  • Kristi HummelDirector
  • Lily Yan HughesDirector
  • Elizabeth MoraDirector
  • Brian FairclothExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$9.2M
Amount sold
$9.2M
Minimum investment
$100K
Sales commissions
$500K
Proceeds to insiders
$1.4M
First sale
Jun 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$5.3MraisedAug 2022 · 14 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David MichaelDirector
  • Mark ZedikerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ronald NicolDirector
  • David SeldinDirector
  • Thomas WilsonDirector
  • R. Brian KnaleyExecutive Officer
  • Brian FairclothExecutive Officer
Amount sold
$5.3M
Minimum investment
$100K
First sale
Mar 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$15.5MraisedFeb 2018 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jean-Michel PelapratDirector
  • Mark MillsDirector
  • Mark ZedikerExecutive Officer, Director
  • David SeldinDirector
  • Curtis MaasDirector
  • Kathleen ZedikerDirector
  • David MichaelDirector
Offering amount
$20M
Amount sold
$15.5M
First sale
May 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$4MraisedJan 2016 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Mark ZedikerExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Mark MillsDirector, Promoter
  • Jean-Michel PelapratDirector, Promoter
  • David SeldinDirector
  • David MichaelDirector
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$4M
First sale
Jan 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$6.9MraisedApr 2015 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David C. MichaelDirector
  • Mark ZedikerExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Jean-Michel PelapratDirector
  • Mark MillsDirector
  • David SeldinDirector
Offering amount
$12M
Amount sold
$6.9M
First sale
Mar 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Non-dilutive funding · 3 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
NASAPhase I2023$149.9K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2022$1.5M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2021$50K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Nuburu do?
NUBURU develops high-power industrial blue lasers for welding copper, aluminum, and other metals, as well as additive manufacturing and 3D printing. Its BL and BL-F product lines target manufacturers in energy storage, e-mobility, aerospace, healthcare, and electronics packaging.
Who founded Nuburu?
Nuburu was founded by Mark Zediker in 2020.
Who are Nuburu's investors?
Nuburu's investors include Anzu Partners.
How much funding has Nuburu raised?
Nuburu has disclosed $64.8M raised across 7 rounds.
Where is Nuburu headquartered?
Nuburu is headquartered in Centennial, US.