Unity Software reported Q1 2021 revenue of $234.8 million, driven by 51% growth in Create Solutions and 40% growth in Operate Solutions.

According to "Unity Software: 2021 Q1 Financial Results": Unity Software reported Q1 2021 revenue of $234.8 million, driven by 51% growth in Create Solutions and 40% growth in Operate Solutions.

The company posted a net loss of $107.5 million, or $0.39 per share, largely due to aggressive investment in R&D (up 88%) and sales and marketing (up 61%).

According to "Unity Software: 2021 Q1 Financial Results": The company posted a net loss of $107.5 million, or $0.39 per share, largely due to aggressive investment in R&D (up 88%) and sales and marketing (up 61%).

Gross margin contracted from 81% to 75% as a result of increased personnel and hosting costs.

According to "Unity Software: 2021 Q1 Financial Results": Gross margin contracted from 81% to 75% as a result of increased personnel and hosting costs.

Cash balances dropped significantly to $1.14 billion from $4.84 billion the previous year, though the company maintains $1.65 billion in marketable securities and no outstanding debt.

According to "Unity Software: 2021 Q1 Financial Results": Cash balances dropped significantly to $1.14 billion from $4.84 billion the previous year, though the company maintains $1.65 billion in marketable securities and no outstanding debt.

Growth is geographically concentrated in the United States, Greater China, and EMEA.

According to "Unity Software: 2021 Q1 Financial Results": Growth is geographically concentrated in the United States, Greater China, and EMEA.

Key business risks include potential impacts from Apple’s opt-in tracking policies, evolving data privacy regulations, and the company's ability to manage high operating costs while scaling.

According to "Unity Software: 2021 Q1 Financial Results": Key business risks include potential impacts from Apple’s opt-in tracking policies, evolving data privacy regulations, and the company's ability to manage high operating costs while scaling.

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Unity Software: 2021 Q1 Financial Results

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Unity Software reported Q1 2021 revenue of $234.8 million, driven by 51% growth in Create Solutions and 40% growth in Operate Solutions.
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The company posted a net loss of $107.5 million, or $0.39 per share, largely due to aggressive investment in R&D (up 88%) and sales and marketing (up 61%).
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Gross margin contracted from 81% to 75% as a result of increased personnel and hosting costs.
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Cash balances dropped significantly to $1.14 billion from $4.84 billion the previous year, though the company maintains $1.65 billion in marketable securities and no outstanding debt.
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Growth is geographically concentrated in the United States, Greater China, and EMEA.
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Key business risks include potential impacts from Apple’s opt-in tracking policies, evolving data privacy regulations, and the company's ability to manage high operating costs while scaling.

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