KBDC vs EVLV Comparison

Kayne Anderson BDC Inc is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company that invests primarily in first-lien senior secured loans, with a secondary focus on unitranche and split-lien loans to middle-market companies. Its investment objective is to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation primarily through debt investments in middle-market companies.

Evolv Technologies Holdings Inc offers an AI-based touchless security screening. Its touchless security screening systems use artificial intelligence software, cloud services, and sensors to reliably detect dangerous weapons while ignoring harmless items like cell phones, laptops, and keys. It offers products for purchase under a multi-year security-as-a-service subscription pricing model that delivers ongoing value to customers, generates predictable revenue, and creates expansion and upsell opportunities. The firm operates in a single segment that develops, manufactures, markets, and sells security screening products and specific services. Its products are used in different industries such as casinos, industrial workplaces, schools, and ticketed venues.