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Organizations today need security solutions that are accurate, efficient, and easy to operate, especially in environments where screening is managed by everyday staff such as teachers, administrators or office managers, not security experts. Below are key questions...

WALTHAM, Mass. — June 10, 2026 — Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), a leading security technology company pioneering AI-based solutions designed to create safer experiences, today announced that Evolv eXpedite™, its AI-powered bag screening solution, has been awarded S...

Renewal agreement upgrades Express fleet to Gen2 hardware throughout Citizens Bank Park, continuing seamless entry to Phillies games WALTHAM, Mass. (June 4, 2026) – Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVLV), a leading security technology company pioneering AI-based...

Most K‑12 districts approach school safety with strong response plans, but far fewer have a clear strategy for proactive readiness. In many cases, safety decisions are delayed until an incident occurs, forcing leaders to act quickly, under pressure, and with limited options....

Findings highlight high-throughput fan entry and real-time operational visibility supporting Carolina Panthers game-day operations WALTHAM, Mass. (May 13, 2026) – Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVLV), a leading security technology company pioneering AI-based s...

— Company Raises Outlook for 2026 — Q1'26 Revenue of $46.3 million, up 45% year-over-year Q1'26 Ending ARR1 of $127.3 million, up 20% year-over-year Q1'26 Net Loss of $(5.0) million, with Net Profit Margin of (10.8)% Q1'26 Adjusted EBITDA2 of $3.9 million...

Waltham, Mass. — [Thursday, May 7, 2026] - Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), a leader in AI-powered weapons detection, screens approximately four million people each day to help prevent weapons from entering venues where they are prohibited. Since 2021, Evolv customers have...

Schools are rethinking what safety means today. At Evolv, we work to bring people together for real, honest conversations about school safety; conversations shaped by lived experience. In a recent discussion with school leaders and safety professionals, several practical insig...

Agreement includes a marketing partnership which designates Evolv as the “Official Fan Screening Partner” of the University’s Athletic Department WALTHAM, Mass. (April 21, 2026) – Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVLV), a leading security technology ...

In Boston, Marathon Day and Patriots’ Day are inseparable. It is a day that reflects who we are as a city. Our history, our resilience, and our deep sense of community. The streets fill with runners, families, volunteers, first responders, and neighbors. It is a celebrat...

Expanded Agreement Enhances Fan Entry Experience and Screening Efficiency at one of the World’s Busiest Sports and Live-Entertainment Venues WALTHAM, Mass. (April 14, 2026) – Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVLV), a leading security technology company pioneer...

Multi-year subscription agreement for Evolv Express® expands company’s sports and entertainment footprint in Kansas City metro area WALTHAM, Mass. – (April 7, 2026) - Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), a leading security technology company pioneering AI-based screening d...

In today’s rapidly evolving security landscape, corporate offices face a dizzying array of technology options. From AI-powered screening systems to advanced video analytics and drone surveillance, the choices can feel overwhelming. How do you cut through the noise and select...

Arizona’s House Bill 2074 (HB2074) became law in May 2025. It is the biggest update to the state’s school safety program in more than ten years. The law adds new training rules, updates safety planning, and gives districts more ways to use state safety grant money. This i...

New subscription agreement upgrades all Evolv Express® units to Gen2 hardware. Astros first professional baseball team to deploy Evolv eXpedite™ bag screening systems WALTHAM, Mass. (March 18, 2026) – Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVLV), a leading security...

We recently screened the 4 billionth person with Evolv’s products. We started counting with the first person in the Fall of 2019 with the launch of Evolv Express®. It took us until the Summer of 2020 to screen one million people. I look at this as 4 billion people going to ...

School safety in Georgia is moving in the direction from proposal to policy.  On February 25, 2026, the Georgia House passed House Bill 1023 (HB1023), advancing legislation that would require weapons detection systems at public school entrances statewide. The bill now ...

Organizations rely on data to show impact and make informed decisions.  Today, there are thousands of Evolv Express systems screening millions of people every day at entrances around the world. In 2025 alone, Evolv Express screened more people per day on average than ...

Introduction  Today, educators face responsibilities that feel far removed from their original calling, and that shift carries an emotional toll. Jill Lemond, former educator, recently shared a candid reflection:  “At the end of my teaching career, I started to ...

In today’s unpredictable world, corporate security is about much more than locked doors and cameras. Recent events, such as the tragic events at a Manhattan office building back in July, have highlighted the growing importance of corporate security and the need for pro...

Introduction When the final bell rings, one might assume that school safety concerns end for the day. But for administrators, coaches, and community members, the reality is very different. Sports games, theater productions, and evening events bring unique challenges, and ofte...

Introduction New Mexico has allocated $35 million in school security funding via House Bill 450, giving all public-school districts resources to improve their security infrastructure. At Evolv, we applaud this leadership. This investment sends a clear message: students des...

We are thrilled to release the latest software updates for Evolv Express®, Evolv eXpedite™, and MyEvolv & Evolv Insights®. This release brings a host of new features designed to improve security and streamline operations, making it easier for security teams to manage a...

At Evolv, our mission is simple but powerful: to make the world a safer place to live, work, learn, and play. How we pursue that mission matters just as much as the mission itself. That is why we have refreshed our company values. These are not internal slogans or motiva...

In an era of increasing concern over school safety, the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) has released a white paper entitled “What Is Weapons Detection?”- a practical guide designed to help schools understand, evaluate, and implement weapons detection technologies...

What Is Martyn’s Law? On April 3, 2025, the UK made a meaningful advancement in public safety with the passage of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, more widely known as Martyn’s Law. This legislation honors the life of Martyn Hett and the 21 others killed in the...

Warehouses and distribution centers are essential to the global supply chain, but they’re also increasingly vulnerable to threats of workplace violence, including armed incidents. These risks aren’t limited to what happens inside the facility—they often extend to parking...

As of early 2025, there had already been 54 incidents of gunfire on school grounds, resulting in 16 deaths and 44 injuries nationally. These numbers are a sobering reminder that school violence remains a real and present threat. I work with district leaders from around the cou...

Across the United States, warehouses and distribution centers face increasing threats of workplace violence, including incidents of armed violence and other related risks. These threats are not limited to inside the facility—they often extend to parking lots, loading docks, ...

In the recent YouTube video, Interim CEO Michael Ellenbogen welcomes our newly appointed CEO John Kedzierski who remarks: "Evolv’s one-of-a-kind innovation, mission-specific technology focused on outcomes, relentless customer focus, and mission-driven employees will be what ...

Evolv Express® Deployed at All Main Gates at Target Center in Minneapolis WALTHAM, Mass. (November 22, 2024) – Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), a leading security technology company pioneering AI-based solutions designed to help create safer experiences, today announced ...

Workplace safety continues to be a concern for many employers – and their employees - across the country. According to the U.S. Dept of Labor, acts of violence and other injuries is currently the third-leading cause of fatal occupational injuries in the United States. Sad...

We sat down at this year’s ISC West Conference to discuss how city leaders are working towards creating safer public spaces. Along with Franklin Hayes, Deputy Chief of the Detroit Police Department and Attorney Paul Mauro of Demarco Law, former Commanding Officer of the Ne...

June 7 kicks off the #WearOrange campaign, a representation of gun violence victims, survivors, and those working together to end gun violence. Today we think deeply about the victims, their families, their friends, colleagues and communities and the lifelong impact such traum...

The current political and social climate in the US and abroad has played a role in creating an environment that may put Houses of Worship and religious institutions at risk for potential violence. The Federal Government has acknowledged this risk and allocates funds through...

It has come to our understanding that IPVM, a publication which has historically covered video cameras, continues to promote details of Evolv Express® weapons detection systems. It is our belief that IPVM’s reporting in this matter is irresponsible, and ultimately, could co...

Evolv's advisors, who have served this country in national security, law enforcement and military organizations, with decades of experience keeping our Homeland safe, here and abroad, write a letter to security professionals supporting Evolv.

In November 2021, we launched our inaugural report to look at the impact gun violence has on Americans’ lives. We wanted to understand whether a shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado impacted someone on the other side of the country; to measure Americans’ collect...

Reflecting on ten years since the Boston Marathon bombing, we think about the work we have done together and what lies ahead.  In 2011 and 2012, we were actively searching for new technology that could transform an industry. 

This is the first in a series of blog posts for K-12 administrators, educators and safety experts as they assess, create and revise safety plans for their schools and districts.  

Being late for school is one of the most common anxiety-inducing dreams experienced by people of all ages. You may have experienced it yourself: the feeling of running late and never being able to catch up with the rest of the class. What if that feeling was not a dream and, i...

Whether it’s conscious or unconscious bias at work, we have all witnessed certain individuals being screened more closely while others breeze through security checks without a second glance. Helping to reduce the risk of bias and providing equity to all students and venue gu...

Unless and until the epidemic of gun violence in schools begins to subside, schools will continue to look at better ways to keep their community safe so the focus can remain on education and the social and emotional wellness of students, faculty and staff. As a result of the r...

In this third installment of our Q&A series with Jill Lemond, Evolv’s director of education, we talk about social and emotional learning, mental health and gun violence, and the real impact of weapons detection screening systems in schools.

In the second installment of our series interviewing Jill Lemond, Evolv’s director of education, we discuss ways that schools can improve safety and security without having to invest tremendous financial resources. We also talk about the impact of technology to keep students...

Band, student government, chess club, and athletics. These are some typical activities and student groups you see when you thumb through the class photos of any high school yearbook. Yet, seldom do schools create a student safety committee. This type of group can and should ex...

How Innovative Cities Are Combatting Gun Violence Where We Live, Work, Learn, and Play

Security experts around the world acknowledge that when these tragedies are dissected (after the fact), there is a complicated series of events and a trail of crumbs that lead up to these individuals doing the unthinkable.. These senseless tragedies can be stopped.

Safety is a basic human right

In the simplest terms, Martyn’s Law is legislation that aims to create a coherent and proportionate approach to protective security. The proportionate part is very important because not all sites and venues are the same, so a blanket approach would be counterproductive.

Independent validations like SAFETY Act designation and our strong showing in the recent [NCS4 Operational Exercise] are important milestones for Evolv Express as a truly disruptive technology to transform the ingress. 

The need to provide transparency without helping potential attackers is a fundamental paradox of the security industry. In their long and distinguished careers, former TSA Administrator John Pistole and Evolv founder Mike Ellenbogen have spent decades thinking about these issu...

We sat down with advisory board member Jin Kim to discuss the role technology will play in security and how workplaces should plan for the new risk environment in 2022 and beyond

Using AI and advanced sensors to distinguish true weapon threats from everyday items essentially lets tech do what it does best and, by extension, lets the security staff do what they do best.

Read original research on the mental toll of gun violence in the United States. The news is not great. We must do better. Meaningful progress is within reach. It’s time for urgent, pragmatic action. 

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Modernizes City’s Theaters with Evolv Express

Evolv co-founder Anil Chitkara shares how the Boston Marathon Bombing in 2013 inspired the mission behind Evolv Technology.

Today we announced the latest advancements of Evolv Insights analytics, a crucial part of our Evolv Express product. I’d like to offer a bit more context for why we are investing so much in data and analytics, and how we expect these investments to pay off for our customers.

Read and learn how Evolv Express is a key part of the Boch Center's health and safety plan to ensure that guests can gather to enjoy the fine arts.

Today we announced the formation of GiveEvolv, a new charitable organization that provides need-based grants of Evolv Express weapons detection systems to K-12 schools in the United States that otherwise would be left vulnerable to gun violence.

Evolv is excited to participate in the AFWERX Flightline Security Challenge and demonstrate automated threat detection and visitor screening for flightlines.

Read how Brian Norris, Evolv VP of Investor Relations, incorporates his personal mission into his work at the company.

Dana Loof, Evolv CMO interviews Evolv founders Mike Ellenbogen and Anil Chitkara on the road to now

Peter George, Evolv CEO describes how the threat profile is spiking in ways that few people fully realize and even fewer are equipped to address and what professionals need to know in order to combat these security issues

Anil Chitkara, Founder and Head of Corporate Development at Evolv Technology, and Mark Sullivan, Former Secret Service Director, converse about the state of security today and best practices for security professionals moving forward.

As we emerge from the pandemic, public health, safety, and security are driving structural changes and strong secular tailwinds for Evolv.

As more ticketed venues reopen, the need to minimize physical contact is driving demand for touchless interaction.

Evolv CEO, Peter George, joined Bloomberg Quicktake Anchor, Tim Stenovec, to discuss Evolv's touchless AI-based security screening technology

Having spent the past seven years in the security industry, Kevin discusses imagining screening technology that was touchless & unobtrusive.

Moving from analog to digital, Evolv has transformed physical security screening using state-of-the-art sensors and AI-based software.

Learning from customers is an important part of Evolv's mission. Hear how Lincoln Center helped make our product better - keeping people safe.

The world is more dangerous than ever before. Consumers demand touchless experiences everywhere. Security screening is needed everywhere.

Manchester City FC Supporters will Benefit from an Improved Matchday Experience at the Etihad Stadium with Touchless Security Screening

Bilal Zuberi, Lux Capital Partner, joined Evolv to talk about new ways of solving hard problems with a focus on business and technical risk

Workers are just as concerned about physical safety as COVID protection – and not satisfied with traditional metal detectors.

The security landscape has changed forever – hear from Teneo's Courtney Adante, and Jonathan Wackrow in Digital Threshold Live Episode 5.

Evolv Co-founder was joined by Mahesh Saptharishi to discuss the technological possibilities at the intersection of sensors and AI.

A recent Harris Poll we commissioned indicates there’s significant concern over violence and crime to be overcome as well.

Harris Poll recently published a report titled “Consumer Sentiment – Advancements in Security Screening,” capturing new visitor expectations regarding touchless physical security practices and guest experiences.

Edition 2 of Digital Threshold News Highlights the Foundation of Delivering an Exceptional Visitor Experience with Hersheypark's Jason White

Nathan Bailey discusses the current threat environment, touchless security screening and how Evolv can help keep venues and facilities safe.

Edition 1 of Digital Threshold News highlights key takeaways from Digital Threshold Live Episode 1: Safely Reopening NY's Arts Venues

Within our Digital Threshold vision, venues and facilities can intelligently use data to create a frictionless visitor & employee experience.

In the wake of COVID-19, a fundamentally new approach to security screening is necessary for venues and facilities to reopen safely.

Daniel Litwin from MarketScale interviews Anil Chitkara to discuss touchless security solutions for today’s entertainment venues.

COVID-19 has forced us to "reimagine" the recreation space. In our latest blog, Reimagining Recreation, our team has broken down key takeaways from Evolv's Adaptive Recovery Webinar last month.

Evolv Technology, has introduced an innovative touch-free system Six Flags recently featured in a video highlighting their parks’ new safety procedures.

At Evolv, we have had enough. The “new normal,” as some have called it, is unacceptable. We’ve dedicated ourselves to keeping people safe by using technology to stop active shooters. The safer world we envision should be something that everyone simply expects without hav...

Regardless of the outcome of mental health and gun safety initiatives, something can be done. Evolv is preventing weapons from entering venues

Christian Wilson at MarketScale discusses the increasing importance that technology plays in building and school security.

As the number of mass shootings continues to grow, thenumber of potential ‘soft targets’ seemingly grows as well.  One of the latest target of such violence wasthe workplace, where a mass shooting occurred at the municipal center in Virginia Beach, claiming the lives of 1...

The aviation security community has always been proactive and innovative with the introduction of new security technologies, policies and strategies. Whether its revamping screening processes for carry-on bags or drones for perimeter security, adoption rates for new technology...

Holidays andcelebrations bring people together — but in doing so, create “soft targets”,i.e. locations and venues that people gather that aren’t closely or heavilymonitored and protected. Examples of large,well-known holiday gatherings include Rockefeller Center aro...

ISC West, the International Security Conference & Exposition, is just around the corner (April 9-11). The Evolv team is eagerly packing up to join the more than 30,000 security professionals who’ll be convening in Las Vegas for the security industry’s largest U. S. trade s...

As more workplaces are targeted by a variety of physical threats, it is critical to examine the figures behind this phenomenon. Recent research from the world’s largest human resources organization, the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), outlines a rise in workplac...

A new-generation screening machine is aiding in Oakland Airport's quest to fend off insider threats from employees and airline staff. Waltham, Mass.-based Evolv Technology piloted its Edge screening system in late 2017 before introducing it in Oakland last May.

Guest blogger Christian West of AS Solution and Mike Ellenbogen zoom in on the executive protection industry’s perspective on security screening for events.

Post Academy Awards conversations may focus on big winners, surprise snubs, and fashion, but at Evolv, physical security is the main discussion.

One of the indelible lessons seared into our consciousness over the last 20 years is that every public gathering and event is now a soft target.

A conversation with Mike Ellenbogen, our CEO and co-founder, discussing his career path, what’s to come in the security industry in 2019 and more...

With the awful increase in mass casualty attacks on soft-targets, registrations for the International Security Expo rose 38 percent from the previous year.

With 2018 coming to close, Evolv is focused on the year ahead and how we can bring a truly unique product that keeps venues, events and people safe.

At Evolv we’ve been reflecting on recent accomplishments and challenges – and resolving to find more ways to keep people safe in 2019.

Today, we’re extremely proud to share that we have been awarded a SAFETY Act Designation as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT) from the DHS.

The security of our country, our workplaces, and our people has taken a significant turn for the worse over the past 48 hours.

Determining a weapons policy and threat detection solution at performing arts centers involves more than purchasing and implementation decisions.

Twenty years ago, we asked ourselves these questions after hearing news of senseless terrorist attacks at iconic locations in major world cities. Read more.

Security screening technology is often measured by three factors – detection, alarm rates and throughput. However, these three don’t tell the whole story.

Mass shootings like the one at The Jacksonville Landing entertainment complex and at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas shake us to our core.

While horrific school shootings have understandably dominated the news in recent years, workplace attacks have been more common.

AI is weaving its way into the realm of physical security. While its uses are evolving, AI is positioned to play a key role in new-world security paradigm.

On July 10, it became legal for anyone in most parts of the US - convicted murderers, terror suspects and, even children - to 3D print guns at home.

We had an opportunity to talk with Airport's aviation security manager about his decision to implement a new solution for threat detection and prevention.

We bet five years ago that soft-target attacks would become the favored tactic of terrorists, particularly if ISIS began to lose ground on the battlefield.

Two years ago, Omar Mateen entered Pulse Nightclub in Orlando and started shooting. Today, we remember the victims of this terrible act of violence.

It’s been a year+ since a suicide bomb was detonated at Manchester Arena. It's time to focus on detecting threats with innovative tech

Around the world, attacks on churches, nightclubs, shopping districts, train stations, sports stadiums have become an all-too-common occurrence.

A group of aviation leaders met in Silicon Valley in a forum orchestrated by AAAE to chart a course for the innovation and improvement of airports.

To address the continuously changing, pervasive security threats, we have developed a system that can be dynamic, intelligent, and effective.

The narrative leading up to the Rio Olympics has been troubling. From Zika to corruption, safety and security have emerged as concerning areas

Here’s a quick look at how we see our challenge, our opportunity and our vision for the future of screening at soft targets around the globe.