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Briefing

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, January 21st, 2020

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Briefing

Schematic of Evolv Technology's Evolv Express walk-through people scanner. Image: Evolv Technology

Evolv Technology has raised $30 million in new funding from various investors, including former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush’s firm, Finback Investment Partners, and existing investors such as Bill Gates, DCVC, General Catalyst Partners, Lux Capital and SineWave Ventures. Evolv says the new capital will be used to expand sales, marketing, customer support, channel programs and product development. Total funding in the company is now $75 million. The security company has also promoted Peter George, previously chief commercial officer, as CEO.…

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