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Nukkleus Inc.

CIK: 17875182 Annual ReportsLatest: 2025-04-14

10-K / April 14, 2025

Revenue:$5,913,461
Income:-$8,519,000

10-K / July 12, 2024

Revenue:$21,297,642
Income:-$17,428,428

10-K / April 14, 2025

Nukkleus Inc. Business Summary

Company Overview

  • Formation Date: May 24, 2019
  • Former Name: Brilliant Acquisition Corporation
  • Current Name: Nukkleus Inc. (changed after the Business Combination completed on December 22, 2023)
  • Type of Business: Financial technology (fintech) focused on blockchain-enabled transaction technology solutions and defense sector investments.

History & Evolution

  • Initially formed to pursue business combinations, acquisitions, and asset purchases.
  • Acquired Old Nukk (formerly Compliance & Risk Management Solutions Inc.) in a merger with Brilliant in June 2023.
  • Post-merger, changed name to Nukkleus Inc.
  • Operates as a full-service transactions technology and advisory business providing end-to-end transaction solutions.

Core Business Activities

  • Technology Platform: Offers an advanced transactions platform for dealing and risk management with:
    • Global liquidity
    • Customizable leverage
    • User control over quote and liquidity strategies
  • Blockchain Payments: Developed blockchain-enabled cross-border payment solutions through Digital RFQ Limited.
  • Financial Services: Previously provided retail foreign exchange trading solutions (notably via TCM, a primary client before termination of the GSA).
  • Future Focus: After recent transactions, the company is shifting focus to the defense sector, particularly through acquisitions such as Star 26 Capital Inc. and its subsidiaries Rimon Agencies Ltd.

Recent Strategic Transactions

  • Acquisition of Star 26 Capital Inc.:
    • On December 15, 2024, entered into an agreement to acquire 51% of Star, a defense acquisition company.
    • Consideration includes $15 million in cash, a promissory note, issuance of company shares, and a warrant.
    • Option to acquire remaining 49% for $16,084,250.
  • Sale of Digital RFQ:
    • Agreement made on Nov 8, 2024, to sell Digital RFQ (blockchain payment solutions) to Mr. Jamal Khurshid for £1,000, subject to shareholder approval.
  • Other Transactions:
    • Multiple debt and equity financings (e.g., from X Group Fund of Funds and East Asia Technology Investments Limited).
    • Private Placement in December 2024 for $10 million, issuing 1,666,666 units (each containing one share and a warrant).

Revenue & Employees

  • Number of Employees: Approximately 12 total
    • 11 employees work for Digital RFQ
    • 1 employee works for Nukkleus Inc.
  • Revenue: Historically generated mainly through services under a General Services Agreement (GSA) with TCM, terminated effective January 2024.
  • Income: Not explicitly provided; recent transactions and business model shifts aim at focusing on defense-related acquisitions.

Business Focus Post-Transactions

  • Shifted away from retail FX services.
  • Moving toward investments in defense sector companies (notably Rimon and Star).
  • Developing blockchain transaction platforms and related fintech solutions, with future plans for blockchain payment and custody/settlement systems.

Note: All strategic, operational, and revenue details are based solely on provided information; no projections or assumptions are included.