https://www.reuters.com/article/us-evolv-m-a-newhold-inv/bill-gates-backed-evolv-to-go-public-via-blank-check-merger-in-1-7-billion-deal-idUSKBN2B018I

Bill Gates-backed crowd safety technology provider Evolv Technology will go public through a merger with a blank-check company in a deal that values the equity of the combined company at around $1.7 billion, the companies said on Monday.