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Evolv Technology Named Official Fan Screening Provider for VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

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Arena guests can expect a less intrusive screening process, shorter lines, and a more welcoming entry 

Waltham, Mass. (February 10, 2023) –  Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, today announced that it has partnered with venue management goliath ASM Global to enhance safety and security for patrons and staff at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. 

Concertgoers will now pass through Evolv Express® when enjoying a show at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena which welcomes up to 15,000 guests each show and is managed by ASM Global for the City of Jacksonville. Built in 2003, the Arena is home to the ECHL Icemen, NAL Jacksonville Sharks, the ABA Jacksonville Giants and the Florida/Georgia Hall of Fame. The Arena has hosted the NCAA Men’s Regional Basketball Championships as well as some of the biggest names in entertainment including: Paul McCartney, Elton John, Garth Brooks, Cher, Kevin Hart, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Rhianna, Dave Matthews Band, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Disney On Ice, Cirque du Soleil, Pearl Jam, Eric Church and many more. 

“Security across our portfolio of venues is our top priority, and upon learning about Evolv Express, we were blown away by the system’s ability to enhance safety without negatively impacting guest experience,” said Michael Kenny, general manager, ASM Global. “Our guests should have a seamless and expedited entry that allows them to visit concessions and quickly get to their seats, and we’re proud to provide that to VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena patrons – and eventually, guests of our other venues across the city – moving forward.” 

“As one of the world’s leading producers of live event experiences, ASM Global is dedicated to exceeding guests’ expectations through its use of best-in-class technologies and processes,” said Peter George, CEO of Evolv Technology. “Its decision to work with Evolv demonstrates its recognition that we’re dually committed to providing a top-notch experience that is focused on safety. We’re ecstatic that our continued track record of success and countless customer testimonials have led us here.” 

The award-winning Evolv Express systems are used at many iconic venues in the U.S., Europe and Mexico, including Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Six Flags America, Dollywood, Hard Rock International and London’s AO Arena. In the 2022 alone, Evolv detected and stopped more than 100,000 weapons, excluding law enforcement, from entering its customers’ venues. 

 

About Evolv Technology  

Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV) is transforming human security to make a safer, faster, and better experience for the world’s most iconic venues and companies as well as schools, hospitals, and public spaces, using industry leading artificial intelligence (AI)-powered weapons detection and analytics. Its mission is to transform security to create a safer world to work, learn, and play. Evolv has digitally transformed the gateways in places where people gather by enabling seamless integration combined with powerful analytics and insights. Evolv’s advanced systems have scanned more than 425 million people, second only to the Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the United States. Evolv has been awarded the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) SAFETY Act Designation as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT) as well as the Security Industry Association (SIA) New Products and Solutions (NPS) Award in the Law Enforcement/Public Safety/Guarding Systems category. Evolv Technology®, Evolv Express®, Evolv Insights®, and Evolv Cortex AI® are registered trademarks of Evolv Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions. For more information, visit https://evolvtechnology.com. 

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Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking” statements and information, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that relate to our current expectations and views of future events. In some cases, these forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, some of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events or our Company’s performance and are not a guarantee of future performance. Actual outcomes may differ materially from the information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including, without limitation, the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended on December 31, 2021, that was filed with the SEC on March 28, 2022, as may be updated in other filings we make with the SEC, including our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended on September 30, 2022 that was filed with the SEC on November 9, 2022. These statements reflect management’s current expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date of this press release. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that future results, levels of activity, performance and events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or will occur. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.   

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How the Threat of Gun Violence Will Change in 2023: Experts Share Their Predictions

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If it seems like every time you turn on the news there’s another story about a mass shooting, that’s because it continues to happen. It comes as no surprise that gun-related deaths have been on the rise in recent years. The U.S. experienced more than 600 mass shootings in 2022, nearly double the number recorded four years ago when there were 335, according to the Gun Violence Archive. 

The victims are our children, colleagues, friends and neighbors. They are randomly killed while grocery shopping, working, and attending parades. Others are the targets of hate crimes against historically marginalized communities. Nobody is immune from the gun violence epidemic.

As 2023 gets underway with more than thoughts and prayers for the millions of people affected by gun violence, we asked industry experts to share their recommendations for a better, safer future – one where we can gather publicly without fear and anxiety that our time may be cut short due to a senseless act of gun violence.

Our expert panel consists of:

  • Jill Lemond, director of education at Evolv
  • John Pistole, former United States Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
  • Bilal Zuberi, general partner at Lux Capital

We know it is difficult to explore this topic, but the gun violence epidemic cannot be ignored. We came away from our conversations with more than hope – our experts offer specific insights and actions we can all take to stem the violence. We welcome additional thoughts from the community and encourage you to reach out with your ideas.  

Prediction #1: Schools and communities will work more closely together to improve school safety, and public safety as a whole, using a holistic approach that integrates people, processes and technology.

The rise in school shootings will result in schools and communities working more closely together on school safety planning. According to Jill Lemond, “Parents are getting more involved, there are greater efforts to incorporate the mental health needs of students, and there are fantastic technology solutions to help address the mental health and the physical security needs of schools. We’ll continue to see schools and communities working more closely together along with a continued demand by parents to install weapons detection systems in schools.”

As schools and communities work more closely together, John Pistole offers this advice on ways to help prevent school shootings.

“There are three actions school administrators and school boards can take. First is recognizing that there is a gun violence issue in this country. Second is to mitigate the risk of a school shooting. This may include increasing the presence of physical security with off duty police officers or school resource officers, combined with more advanced locks and access control systems. The third part is taking action. For example, there are still some COVID-19 relief funds available that are designed for public health. With their fairly broad limitations, those funds can be used as part of the actions to increase school safety.”

According to security expert Juliette Kayyem, schools will always be vulnerable and new perspectives are needed. “In that regard, there must be more focus on the duty of parents [and caregivers] in terms of practicing responsible gun ownership and I think we’ll see more of that in the future. I can also imagine changes to the guiding principle of ‘run, hide, fight’ when it comes to security and mass shootings.

Running is preferred; hiding if it is the only response possible; fighting if there is no other choice. Since no active shooter situation is the same, this isn’t a hard-and-fast rule. If we are to be guided by facts, and consider our safety training based on the available evidence, then we need to further assess whether, in an age when so much damage can be done so quickly by guns that should not be on the street, “Run, hide, fight” is still the correct public messaging. With killers having the capacity to end the lives of so many people so fast, neither running nor hiding may be the best first option. I’m now asking myself whether we in the U.S. have been too dismissive about fighting back. I’m not ready to say I want my young kids to fight if, God forbid, they encounter a mass shooter. But I’m willing to admit that maybe I want someone present to fight for them.”

Zuberi anticipates more investments in physical security being reviewed by non-security executives. He said, “More business leaders, board members and other stakeholders are getting involved in selecting physical security systems and this will continue throughout 2023. The change happened as security was dealing with staff turnover and outdated metal detectors, and business leaders and other stakeholders outside of security wanted to improve the customer experience.”

“There are two axes to consider when it comes to security. The first is the number of people exposed to a potential threat and the economic impact of an incident. For example, think about where most people congregate; it’s festivals, fairs, concerts, etc. We’ll see more security investments around those venues.

The other axis is the economic impact of a death or shooting incident. For example, the impact of a targeted shooting in a nightclub is horrible, but the economic impact is relatively low compared to a random shooting at work or a supermarket. Those incidents lead to more widespread fear and terror that rips through society, therefore having a greater economic impact.”

“Because of these factors, we’re starting to see companies, hospitals and large buildings with lots of activity and people invest more in security. We’ll continue to see schools invest in security technology.”

Prediction #2: We will see improvements to some, but not all, of the biggest threats to public safety.

We asked the experts about the biggest threats to public safety and what they believe can and should be done to address those vulnerabilities. The biggest areas of vulnerability are schools and select public venues.

Schools

According to Lemond, “The biggest threat facing school administrators is having to do more with less. A big part of an administrator’s role requires finding qualified professional staff to serve the needs of the school and the community while keeping students safe in school. Right now, it feels like they’re tasked with the impossible as mental health issues are on the rise and fewer teachers and administrators enter the profession. I predict we’ll see some improvements when it comes to addressing the needs of administrators, especially as hiring gaps become even greater, having a ripple effect on students and ultimately school safety.” 

In terms of the rise of swatting, Lemond believes, “Swatting will continue until there is a unified approach to the consequences. However, more states are enacting stricter laws around it and this is resulting in fewer hoaxes. Once other students see that false alarms are resulting in felony prosecutions, the swatting calls will decrease.”

Public venues that support progressive or diverse communities

“As we look at the rise in gun violence, one area of great concern are public places and events that support progressive or diverse communities. In particular, LGBTQ+ events and clubs. Equally at risk are synagogues due to the rise in antisemitism that’s being nurtured and amplified on social media platforms that neglect content moderation. While antisemitism is largely shamed, there seems to be a willingness in our society to explore the justifications for shootings in the LGBTQ+ community. We all need to be more cognizant of what is happening around us and continue to enforce the law to protect our most vulnerable populations,” said Kayyem.

From Zuberi’s perspective, “In 2023, expect more businesses to respond to the transition in physical security as it goes from being a services business to a technology business. Right now, there’s an existential crisis that is fundamentally changing how business owners view security in their establishments. They’re realizing that it’s not enough to install just any type of security system. They also know their businesses may not exist if a tragedy such as a shooting were to happen onsite as potential customers feel unsafe and stop coming and potential employees don’t want to work there. We’ve seen this play out in other parts of the world as suicide bombers and rioters attack public venues. They’re more likely to attack American chain hotels and restaurants and we know that after an attack, customers are less likely to go to those places.

In 2023, I expect investments in security technology will increase. Specifically, in-network connected, distributed sensors that are used by best-on-class leaders to allow us to more quickly and cost effectively detect threats to human security and intervene. Much like cybersecurity has become part of our everyday lives, so will physical security.” 

Prediction #3: Unfortunately, we will see a greater number of tragedies become more complex due to cyber threats and ineffective incident response.

“I think we are unfortunately going to see more shootings and one of my biggest concerns is that we’ll see a physical attack combined with a cyberattack,” said Pistole.

“A recipe for disaster is brewing due to a lack of consistent enforcement of red flag laws and suspicions about the actions law enforcement took in Uvalde. No matter how much you regulate and write new laws to protect people, they need to be enforced. One of my biggest concerns is that parents will hear about an active shooter incident, whether it’s real or a hoax, and run into the schools because they don’t trust law enforcement,” said Kayyem.

From Zuberi’s point of view, “While there will likely be more incidents, what is changing is that physical security and safety is becoming more part of our everyday life and more personal. We saw this change with the COVID-19 pandemic as people realized that their physical safety was in danger depending on where they went.

“For so long, when we went to stadiums or concerts, we thought someone else was taking care of security. While this is true, we are still seeing incidents like in Las Vegas where a bad actor got through. Along with security shifting from a service to technology, what’s also changing is that people are doing more to protect their own physical safety. Just like Moms Demand Action started the day after the Sandy Hook tragedy, we see more people using their voice to influence change.”

“I have a request that I hope becomes a reality in the future. It’s that the media stop publicizing the names of school shooters and giving attention to the crisis. If school shooters didn’t get so much attention in the news, shootings may not happen as much. Instead of focusing on the shooting, the media should focus on how families and communities can heal. After a school shooting, so many people ask how they can help. There are many ways the public can help such as donating to resiliency centers that are set up in the cities and towns where mass shootings have occurred. The media can play a better role in highlighting what the public can do and bring greater awareness to the mental health resources that are available,” said Lemond.

 

Evolv Technology® Named Official Fan Screening Provider of Bridgestone Arena

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Joining major league sports teams across the NFL, MLB and MLS, the Arena is the first NHL-specific venue to partner with Evolv

WALTHAM, Mass. (January 11, 2023) – Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, today announced its partnership with Nashville, Tennessee’s iconic Bridgestone Arena. Evolv’s state-of-the-art Evolv Express® screening solution is being used to help keep sports and entertainment fans of all kinds safer while improving their experience at the venue, which is one of the busiest in the U.S.

Located in the heart of Music City, Bridgestone Arena is home to the NHL’s Nashville Predators and numerous national and international events including the annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards. It’s a two-time recipient of Pollstar’s Arena of the Year award, has been nominated for the 15th consecutive time for the award in 2023, and is an Arena of the Decade nominee. The arena ranks fourth in the United States for ticket sales with 815,926 tickets sold and seventh in the world for gross ticket sales with $80,647,936.70 in revenue, according to international trade publication Pollstar’s 2022 Year End Industry Report. Additionally, Bridgestone Arena is eighth in the world on Billboard’s 2022 Year-in-Touring bulletin Top Venues (15,001+ capacity) chart with $94.1 million and 800,000 tickets sold.

“Bridgestone Arena is known as a premier entertainment destination, in part, because of the elevated experience we provide for our guests, with safety being a key pillar of that overall experience,” said David Chadwell, vice president of event operations at Bridgestone Arena. “Since installing the Evolv Express systems earlier this year, we’ve seen improvements across the board including operational efficiencies, and most importantly, happier guests.”

Fourteen Evolv Express systems were installed at the venue’s various ingress points this past October ahead of the first puck drop of the current NHL season. The system, which uses a combination of AI and powerful sensor technology to provide safer, more accurate threat detection at unprecedented volume and speed, is also used by the Tennessee Titans at nearby Nissan Stadium. By enabling Evolv Express, the Titans caught 254 prohibited items in just a three-game period and doubled fan satisfaction scores.

“Our rapidly expanding footprint is due to our proven ability to make the security screening process seamless for venues and their guests, and in a very short period of time, we believe we’ve demonstrated our value with Bridgestone Arena by replicating the success we’ve had at other arenas, stadiums and venues, both nationally and internationally.” said John Baier, Evolv Technology’s vice president of sports.

Evolv Express is transforming the guest experience at professional sports venues around the country. In total, Evolv now screens fans of 23 major league sports teams across the NFL, MLS, MLB and NHL, including the Cleveland Browns, Columbus Crew and Atlanta Falcons.

About Bridgestone Arena

Serving as the home for numerous national and international events, Bridgestone Arena has the distinction of being one of the busiest venues in the United States since the doors first opened in 1996, hosting more than 27 million guests during that time. The NHL’s Nashville Predators have been the primary tenants of Bridgestone Arena since 1998 and boast one of the most unique game atmospheres in the NHL. The list of acts that have called the Pollstar Arena of the Decade nominee and 2017 Pollstar and IEBA Arena of the Year home is lengthy and includes the Country Music Association Awards; the Country Music Television Awards; and the SEC Basketball Tournament through 2035. To view a full Bridgestone Arena event schedule, visit BridgestoneArena.com.

About Evolv Technology

Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV) is transforming human security to make a safer, faster, and better experience for the world’s most iconic venues and companies as well as schools, hospitals, and public spaces, using industry leading artificial intelligence (AI)-powered weapons detection and analytics. Its mission is to transform security to create a safer world to work, learn, and play. Evolv has digitally transformed the gateways in places where people gather by enabling seamless integration combined with powerful analytics and insights. Evolv’s advanced systems have scanned more than 425 million people,

second only to the Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the United States. Evolv has been awarded the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) SAFETY Act Designation as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT) as well as the Security Industry Association (SIA) New Products and Solutions (NPS) Award in the Law Enforcement/Public Safety/Guarding Systems category. Evolv Technology®, Evolv Express®, Evolv Insights®, and Evolv Cortex AI® are registered trademarks of Evolv Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions. For more information, visit https://evolvtechnology.com.

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Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking” statements and information, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that relate to our current expectations and views of future events. In some cases, these forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, some of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events or our Company’s performance and are not a guarantee of future performance. Actual outcomes may differ materially from the information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including, without limitation, the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended on December 31, 2021, that was filed with the SEC on March 28, 2022, as may be updated in other filings we make with the SEC, including our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended on September 30, 2022 that was filed with the SEC on November 9, 2022. These statements reflect management’s current expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date of this press release. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that future results, levels of activity, performance and events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or will occur. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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Investor Contact: Brian Norris bnorris@evolvtechnology.com

Cleveland Browns Stadium Doubles Down on ‘Fan Obsession’ By Achieving One of the Fastest Ingress Experiences in the NFL

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Ingress is a really important part of the game experience for fans—getting them into the stadium quickly and safely in a short amount of time,” says Brandon Covert, the VP of Information Technology at HSG. “Fans are at the forefront of our culture. We’re fan-obsessed when we look at the entire game experience. For security screening, we evaluated the Evolv Express against several metal detector technologies and really loved how fast and how safe fans got into the stadium.” Before HSG and the Cleveland Browns could deploy the Express systems at Cleveland Browns Stadium, however, they had to test them to ensure they were compliant with NFL standards. “We did testing at Lower.com Field last year to ensure we were ready at Cleveland Browns Stadium for the 2022 NFL season,” Covert says. Since implementing Evolv Express®, the Cleveland Browns were able to achieve the following and more:  

  • Shrank security screening footprint from 100 metal detectors to 12 Express systems
  • Reduced staff required for security screening by 53% – from 150 to 70
  • Screened 18,000 guests in 45 minutes

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Gillette Stadium Delivers Game-Changing, Frictionless Security Ingress

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Fans who attend NFL and MLS games and concerts at Gillette Stadium have high expectations, and the team at Gillette take the safety of their venue goers very seriously. For security screening, the team previously employed walkthrough magnetometers at its 10 public and 4 premium entrances (around 560 systems). But even with a large number of magnetometers in use, lines would form in front of the entrances—forcing fans to wait 10 to 15 minutes to get into the stadium.

“In addition to the wait to get into the stadium, a significant number of false alarms forced many fans to go through secondary security checks
where they would need to divest their personal effects,” says Mike Loynd, the VP of Strategic Initiatives at Kraft Sports & Entertainment. “It was an uncomfortable process and created a lot of friction.” Then they heard about Evolv Technology – “Evolv met all our ‘must-have’ requirements related to operations, efficiency, and security.” Since implementing Evolv Express®, Gillette Stadium was able to achieve the following and more:  

  • Replaced around 560 metal detectors with 14 Express systems
  • Eliminated 15-minute security queues
  • Granular analytics for greater efficiency and security effectiveness

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Creating Peace of Mind for NFL Tailgaters

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The NFL season begins tonight with a much-anticipated matchup between the Bills and the Rams, followed on Sunday by a full slate of games. Over the next 72 hours, people all around the NFL will be finalizing months of preparation, double-checking equipment, and making last minute adjustments in the hopes of successful start to the season. Oh, and the players will also be getting ready to play.

The people I am referring to are every bit as important to the NFL as the players themselves … the tailgaters. Tailgating is an essential part of the NFL experience, consistently topping fan satisfaction surveys and creating an entire subculture of bbq rigs, secret recipes, and fan rituals. Just like players and coaches, devoted tailgaters spend hours preparing for gameday and know they have to deliver under pressure.

As central as tailgating is to NFL teams, it also creates a significant operational challenge for them. Simply put, tailgating is so fun and compelling that many fans don’t want to leave the parking lots until the very last minute. This, in turn, tends to create a crunch at the stadium gates, as thousands of fans try to clear entry screening before kickoff. Even if they make it in time – and many do not – this process is stressful and bursts the bubble of good feeling that tailgating created. Not an ideal way to welcome a fan to the game, to say the least.

While this experience will play out across the NFL this weekend, it won’t happen everywhere. That’s because an increasing number of NFL teams and stadiums are deploying Evolv Express, our next-gen entry screening platform. With Express, entry lines are all but eliminated – even when hordes of tailgaters seemingly arrive at the gates all at once minutes before kickoff. The lines melt away because Express offers throughput rates up to ten times faster than legacy systems, and because fans are not required to perform the time-consuming removal of personal items from their pockets and bags. Four of Evolv’s NFL clients – the Chargers, Falcons, Rams, and Titans – host their home openers this weekend, and the other four – the Browns, Eagles, Patriots, and Steelers – open at home next weekend.

These eight NFL teams have installed Evolv Express because they are committed to delivering the best possible experience for all their fans, even those who like to get to their seat just in the nick of time. And, just as importantly, because they are also committed to delivering the best possible fan safety and security. That’s really the trick Express pulls off: no lines and no reduction in security effectiveness. In fact, Express is the only next-gen screening platform available today with a Dept. of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation for security effectiveness. At Evolv, we’re on a mission to transform security to enhance everyone’s life. We believe that everyone deserves the peace of mind of knowing they are in a weapons-free zone. And when we can do that in way that also means a dedicated tailgater can get to his or her seat just in time for kickoff, all the better!

Good luck to our NFL clients and all NFL teams this season.

Evolv Express systems are currently used by NFL, MLB and MLS franchises across the country, including by nine NFL teams. Heading to a game this season? We’d love to see how you experience Evolv. Tag @EvolvTechnology on Twitter.

FirstEnergy Stadium and Cleveland Browns Charge Ahead with Evolv Technology’s AI Weapons Detection Screening System

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Evolv kicks off fifth NFL stadium partnership and is named Official Fan Screening Provider by Haslam Sports Group  

WALTHAM, MA – August 25, 2022 – Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV, “Evolv”), the global leader in AI-powered weapons detection security screening, today announced FirstEnergy Stadium is relying on the company’s systems, data and analytics to enhance public safety and create better fan experiences.

FirstEnergy Stadium is using Evolv Express® to reduce lines at both of its south entrances, the two most-traversed entrances for Browns games, while also providing enhanced security. Built with powerful sensor technology and AI, Evolv Express identifies weapons, enabling security professionals to focus on addressing potential threats and not be distracted by manually screening every fan entering those gates. Additionally, Evolv data provides Insights® that informs staffing to improve stadium security posture and enable the busiest entrances to be properly managed and supported. By streamlining the entry and security screening processes, fans arrive at the south gates with the ability to not break their stride or open their bags while receiving the highest levels of public safety. 

The stadium is operated by Haslam Sports Group (HSG), a values-driven organization committed to unifying people through sports and entertainment. Another property in HSG’s portfolio is Lower.com Field, home of Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew. Since employing Evolv, the fan entry experience at Lower.com Field has vastly improved, which has led to Evolv becoming its official fan screening provider.

“We are committed to providing our fans with the best experiences in our venues, both for our teams’ home games and other major events,” said Brandon Covert, Haslam Sports Group VP of IT. “Evolv has allowed us to significantly improve our stadium ingress, which is a pivotal piece of a fan’s overall event experience. Based on their industry-leading technology expertise, we are proud to partner with Evolv as our official fan screening provider, and we look forward to a long and prosperous relationship.”

FirstEnergy Stadium and Lower.com Field are among many sports venues supported by Evolv Technology. Others include Gillette Stadium, Nissan Stadium and Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

“Earning the trust of Haslam Sports Group is important to both of our organizations as we are on a shared mission to provide for the public safety of fans at stadiums and other public venues,” said John Baier, Evolv Technology’s vice president of sports. “As the Ohio community gathers to cheer on the Columbus Crew and Cleveland Browns and watch musical headliners in HSG properties, we believe they can have increased confidence they are in a weapons-free zone secured by Evolv.”

About Haslam Sports Group

Haslam Sports Group embraces the positive impact of sports and its unique opportunity to unify communities. Through the Haslam and Johnson families’ network of industry experience and relationships, their mission is to create world class organizations that achieve sustainable success, provide a best in class fan experience and give back to their region. They see themselves as stewards of true community assets. HSG looks to invest in strategic sports and entertainment opportunities. Haslam Sports Group’s current portfolio includes the Cleveland Browns, operating rights to Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew and an investment in Misfits Gaming Group, a global esports and entertainment company, as well as other entities. For more information, visit haslamsports.com.

About Evolv Technology

Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV) is transforming human security to make a safer, faster, and better experience for the world’s most iconic venues and companies as well as schools, hospitals, and public spaces, using industry leading artificial intelligence (AI)-powered weapons detection and analytics. Its mission is to transform security to create a safer world to work, learn, and play. Evolv has digitally transformed the gateways in places where people gather by enabling seamless integration combined with powerful analytics and insights. Evolv’s advanced systems have scanned more than 350 million people, second only to the Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the United States. Evolv has been awarded the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) SAFETY Act Designation as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT) as well as the Security Industry Association (SIA) New Products and Solutions (NPS) Award in the Law Enforcement/Public Safety/Guarding Systems category. Evolv Technology®, Evolv Express®, Evolv Insights®, and Evolv Cortex AI® are registered trademarks of Evolv Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions. For more information, visit https://evolvtechnology.com.

 Forward-looking Statements

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Evolv Technology Stops Over 30,000 Guns From Entering Venues In The First Six Months Of 2022

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Evolv Scans Over 350 Million People, Continues to Support and Enforce Weapons-Free Zones

WALTHAM, MA (August 11, 2022) Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, today announced that it has further extended weapons-free zones, solidifying its market and technology leadership as measured by significant growth in new customer adoption, weapons detection, and visitor screening.

Evolv is committed to creating weapons-free zones across the world. The Evolv Express® system, which uses a powerful combination of artificial intelligence, advanced sensors, and comprehensive analytics, screens nearly 750 thousand people each day– and as many as 1.25 million a day on weekends. Since January 2022, Evolv has detected and stopped over 30 thousand guns and 27 thousand knives, excluding law enforcement, from entering its customers’ venues, including schools, performing arts centers, casinos, stadiums, arenas, hospitals and other workplaces. These numbers represent approximately a third of customers who are currently tagging the threats by utilizing Evolv’s analytics platform, called Evolv Insights.

Partnering with customers, Evolv Express® systems have stopped potential mass casualties in areas that are intended to be weapons-free. In the past few months alone, two incidents have taken place where the Evolv Express® systems prevented a loaded gun from entering a hospital and a school where, in each case, it was believed there was intent to do harm and law enforcement was engaged.

In the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company has added nearly 100 new customers, including Gillette Stadium, Hard Rock International, AO Arena, Distrito T-Mobile, Dollywood Theme Park and Champaign Unit 4 School District. Further, Evolv has now screened over 350 million people, second only to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Evolv has deployed over 1,100 of its Express systems in iconic venues throughout North America and the United Kingdom as well as in schools, hospitals, and public spaces, securing its position as the leading provider of AI-based concealed weapons screening technology in use today.

“At Evolv, we believe that safety is a basic human right,” said Peter George, CEO of Evolv Technology. “Over 350 million people is an important step in our quest to keep people safe where they gather, as is stopping over 50 thousand weapons from entering the places where they work, learn, play and live. We partner with our customers to create weapons-free zones and, we believe, provide peace of mind to visitors and staff as well as to the community at large. If we can prevent or deter one potential loss of life, we are doing our job.”

The Company achieved year over year growth in the following measures during the six months ended June 30, 2022:

  • 152% year-over-year increase in new customers
  • 366% year-over-year increase in total people screened
  • 193% year-over-year increase in Evolv Express units deployed

About Evolv Technology

Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV) is transforming human security to make a safer, faster, and better experience for the world’s most iconic venues and companies as well as schools, hospitals, and public spaces, using industry leading artificial intelligence (AI)-powered weapons detection and analytics. Its mission is to transform security to create a safer world to live, work, learn, and play. Evolv has digitally transformed the gateways in places where people gather by enabling seamless integration combined with powerful analytics and insights. Evolv’s advanced systems have scanned more than 350 million people, second only to the Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the United States. Evolv has been awarded the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) SAFETY Act Designation as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT) as well as the Security Industry Association (SIA) New Products and Solutions (NPS) Award in the Law Enforcement/Public Safety/Guarding Systems category. Evolv Technology, Evolv Express®, Evolv Insights™, and Evolv Cortex AI® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Evolv Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions. For more information, visit https://evolvtechnology.com.

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Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking” statements and information, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that relate to our current expectations and views of future events. In some cases, these forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, some of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events or our Company’s performance and are not a guarantee of future performance. Actual outcomes may differ materially from the information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including, without limitation, the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended on December 31, 2021, that was filed with the SEC on March 28, 2022, as may be updated in other filings we make with the SEC . These statements reflect management’s current expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date of this press release. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that future results, levels of activity, performance and events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or will occur. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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Evolv Technology Works To Set Standards for Sensitive Information in the Physical Security Industry

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Leading security experts agree that too much transparency compromises the public’s safety

WALTHAM, MA (August 10, 2022) – Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV, “Evolv”), the global leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, recently surveyed security professionals at Evolv’s customers’ organizations on the topic of transparency and sensitive security information and reports that 96% of the two dozen respondents believe that such information should not be made available to the general public.

The need to provide transparency without helping potential attackers is a fundamental paradox of the security industry. While aviation security has clear specifications classified by the Transportation Security Administration in the US and European Civil Aviation Conference in the EU, other venues for which advanced security screening is being used have not yet formalized set standards around transparency. 

Evolv is working to set that standard. The company discloses sensitive information only to trusted security partners to prevent the exposure of potential vulnerabilities and compromising customers’ security plans. The Company recently underwent NCS⁴’s operational exercise with its Evolv Express® system and earned an overall composite score of 2.84 out of 3 and chose not to make the full report public as part of the Evolv transparency statement. It is a position agreed to by leading security experts as methods of advanced screening continue to be used in more venues around the world. 

“The less that is shared with the general public the better chance we all have at someone not finding a weak point in any security posture,” said one of the survey respondents.

“People who say that absolute transparency is best simply don’t understand the security business,” said John Pistole, former administrator of the United States TSA and a former deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. “They apparently don’t have an informed perspective or insight into just how determined bad actors are in their efforts to harm individuals, countries, and companies.”

“Security professionals do not want anyone to release information that helps attackers defeat their systems,” said Randy Smith, western region director, Security Detection. “Fans, students, concertgoers, and healthcare workers have a right to their safety. To release sensitive security information is irresponsible and potentially life threatening.”

“Similar to cybersecurity and counterterrorism, protecting the methods and means, and sharing them only with trusted security partners is critical to preventing the exposure of potential vulnerabilities. All systems have weaknesses. In aviation, it’s illegal for the people who know all the details to share them publicly,” said Mike Ellenbogen, cofounder and chief innovation officer at Evolv. “Established security experts understand the basic requirement to keep detailed sensitive information away from anybody who might use the information to exploit or attempt to penetrate a physical security system, and that includes the general public. Those who are saying otherwise truly do not understand the industry and are putting the public at risk. Evolv’s mission is to make everywhere safer. Public disclosure of sensitive security information objectively makes people less safe.”

Evolv is committed to working with customers, partners, and other trusted security professionals to develop best practices on sharing sensitive security information to the general public. Keeping the public safe requires an important balance of sharing sensitive information with trusted security partners while also keeping it out of the hands of adversaries in an ever-changing threat landscape. 

For security professionals interested in joining the conversation to develop standards across AI-based weapons detection security screening, please contact transparency@evolvtechnology.com.

Evolv surveyed its customer base of security professionals on the topic of transparency of sensitive information in July 2022. Respondents represent – and are responsible for the physical security at – schools, sports stadiums, performing arts centers, tourist locations, museums, and theme parks around the US.

 

About Evolv Technology

Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV) is transforming human security to make a safer, faster, and better experience for the world’s most iconic venues and companies as well as schools, hospitals, and public spaces, using industry leading artificial intelligence (AI)-powered weapons detection and analytics. Its mission is to transform security to create a safer world to work, learn, and play. Evolv has digitally transformed the gateways in places where people gather by enabling seamless integration combined with powerful analytics and insights. Evolv’s advanced systems have scanned more than 250 million people, second only to the Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the United States. Evolv has been awarded the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) SAFETY Act Designation as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT) as well as the Security Industry Association (SIA) New Products and Solutions (NPS) Award in the Law Enforcement/Public Safety/Guarding Systems category. Evolv Technology, Evolv Express®, Evolv Insights™, and Evolv Cortex AI™ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Evolv Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions. For more information, visit https://evolvtechnology.com.

 

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Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking” statements and information, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that relate to our current expectations and views of future events. In some cases, these forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, some of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events or our Company’s performance and are not a guarantee of future performance. Actual outcomes may differ materially from the information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including, without limitation, the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended on December 31, 2021, that was filed with the SEC on March 28, 2022, and other documents filed with or furnished to the SEC. These statements reflect management’s current expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date of this press release. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that future results, levels of activity, performance and events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or will occur. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

 

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Gillette Stadium Scores AI Weapons Detection Systems From Evolv Technology

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GILLETTE STADIUM SCORES AI WEAPONS DETECTION SYSTEMS FROM EVOLV TECHNOLOGY

Partnership kicks off improved fan experience with advanced security screening to protect the public while eliminating long lines 

WALTHAM, Mass. – July 12, 2022 – Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), a leader in weapons detection security screening, today announced Gillette Stadium is creating better fan experiences through the use of its Evolv Express® Systems. Evolv Express combines powerful sensor technology with proven artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics to help ensure safer public venues and more accurate threat detection while getting visitors to their seats in a faster and better manner. 

As thousands of fans flock to Gillette Stadium, they can now walk through the entrance gates, avoiding long lines or having to stop, as Evolv’s systems are trained to spot weapons and other potential threats while ignoring other items like keys, loose change and cell phones. This technology creates better customer experiences as fans anticipate the next big win by the New England Patriots or the New England Revolution, or sing along with their favorite musical headliner performing to a sold-out crowd.  

“Entertainment is our business, but safety is our top priority,” said Gillette Stadium COO Jim Nolan. “To ensure the continued safety of our guests, we conducted a thorough evaluation that led to the easy decision of choosing Evolv Technology.” 

As a sports and entertainment venue with 65,878 seats, Gillette Stadium is the full-time home of the New England Patriots and New England Revolution and is one of the world’s top-grossing concert venues, according to Billboard. The venue annually hosts a diverse variety of other major ticketed events, including international soccer matches, NCAA athletics, professional lacrosse, motor sports and high school football state championships. In 2016, Gillette Stadium hosted the NHL Winter Classic, and was recently named the host venue for the 2023 Army-Navy Game and 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup matches. Gillette Stadium became the first venue of its kind to regularly host corporate and social functions unrelated to ticketed events. Today, its special events department is a major part of the stadium’s 365-day operation, managing and hosting hundreds of functions annually.

“As we celebrate another major professional sports stadium’s choice of Evolv Technology, we also recognize the growing need to help ensure the safety of fans and staff,” said John Baier, Evolv Technology’s vice president of sports. “Metal detectors, once a staple in public safety, have gone the way of pay phones and fax machines. With AI-based systems, we believe fans have better experiences while venues have a more sophisticated and less intrusive way to identify and address potential threats.”

About Gillette Stadium 

Gillette Stadium, located in Foxborough, Mass., is New England’s premier sports and entertainment venue. The 65,878-seat stadium is the full-time home of the NFL’s six-time Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots. Gillette Stadium is also the home field of the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer and one of the world’s top-grossing concert venues, according to Billboard and Pollstar. Other notable sporting events held at Gillette Stadium include the 2016 NHL Winter Classic, international soccer matches, NCAA athletics, professional lacrosse, motor sports and the Massachusetts high school football state championships. Gillette Stadium also served as the northeast’s first large-scale COVID-19 vaccination site. The site, operated by CIC Health, administered more than 610,000 vaccinations over 148 days of operation in early 2021. For more information, visit www.GilletteStadium.com or follow @GilletteStadium on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

About Evolv Technology

Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV) is transforming human security to make a safer, faster, and better experience for the world’s most iconic venues and companies as well as schools, hospitals, and public spaces, using industry leading artificial intelligence (AI)-powered weapons detection and analytics. Its mission is to transform security to create a safer world to work, learn, and play. Evolv has digitally transformed the gateways in places where people gather by enabling seamless integration combined with powerful analytics and insights. Evolv’s advanced systems have scanned more than 250 million people, second only to the Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the United States. Evolv has been awarded the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) SAFETY Act Designation as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT) as well as the Security Industry Association (SIA) New Products and Solutions (NPS) Award in the Law Enforcement/Public Safety/Guarding Systems category. Evolv Technology, Evolv Express®, Evolv Insights™, and Evolv Cortex AI™ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Evolv Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions. For more information, visit https://evolvtechnology.com.

Forward-looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking” statements and information, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that relate to our current expectations and views of future events. In some cases, these forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, some of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events or our Company’s performance and are not a guarantee of future performance.

Actual outcomes may differ materially from the information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including, without limitation, the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended on December 31, 2021, that was filed with the SEC on March 28, 2022, and other documents filed with or furnished to the SEC.

These statements reflect management’s current expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date of this press release. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that future results, levels of activity, performance and events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or will occur. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

 

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Investor Contact:
Brian Norris
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