August 13, 2025 Alessandro Zamboni Executive Chairman Nuburu, Inc. 7442 S Tucson Way, Suite 130 Centennial, CO 80112 Re: Nuburu, Inc. Draft Registration Statement on Form S-1 Submitted on August 6, 2025 CIK 0001814215 Dear Alessandro Zamboni: This is to advise you that we have not reviewed and will not review your registration statement. Please refer to Rules 460 and 461 regarding requests for acceleration. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Please contact Sarah Sidwell at 202-551-4733 with any questions. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Manufacturing cc: Amy Bowler