Versace Acquisition, Valuation, Funding & Investors

Versace was acquired by Prada for $1.4B in March 2025, a 1.4x multiple on $1B of revenue.

Versace acquisition price

$1.4B

Acquired by Prada · Mar 2025

Versace revenue at acquisition

$1B

Last twelve months · Mar 2025

Versace revenue multiple at acquisition

1.4x

EV/Revenue · Mar 2025

Cumulative funding Versace raised

$290M

across 1 funding round

Versace Overview

About Versace

Versace is a Milan-headquartered luxury fashion house that designs and distributes ready-to-wear clothing, leather goods, accessories, eyewear, fragrances, and home collections. Known for the Medusa head logo and baroque prints, the brand operates over 200 boutiques worldwide and licenses products through partnerships with Luxottica for eyewear and Coty for perfumes. Acquired by Capri Holdings in 2018, Versace generates sales across Europe, North America, and Asia.


Founded

1978

HQ

ItalyMilan

Status

Acquired

Customer focus

B2C

Revenue model

Product sales, Licensing

Revenue

$1B (Mar 2025)

Valuation

$1.1B (Feb 2014)

Versace Acquisition

Versace was acquired by Prada for $1.4B on 31 March 2025.

The acquisition price implies a 1.4x revenue multiple on $1B of revenue.

Before the acquisition Versace had raised $290M across 1 funding round.

Versace acquisition details
AcquirerDateTypePriceEV/Revenue
31 Mar 2025Strategic M&A$1.4B1.4x

Versace Valuation

Versace is currently valued at $1.1B, based on its undisclosed-stage round in February 2014.

The $290M round was led by Blackstone.

Versace valuation by funding round

Versace valuation by funding round
DateStageValuation
Feb 2014Undisclosed stage$1.1B

Versace Funding History

Versace has raised a total of $290M across 1 funding round.

Versace funding rounds

Versace funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsRaisedValuationDeal Summary
Feb 2014Undisclosed stageBlackstone (lead)$290M$1.1BVersace, the Italian luxury fashion house known for its Medusa logo, signed a deal with Blackstone on February 27, 2014, where Blackstone acquired a 20% stake implying a total enterprise value of €1 billion. Blackstone injected €150 million of fresh capital into the company and purchased €60 million worth of stock from family holding company GIVI Holding SPA, totaling €210 million in the transaction. The Versace family retained control, with key family members like Allegra Versace Beck, Donatella Versace, and Santo Versace remaining central to the business, while Blackstone gained one board seat. The investment aimed to fuel Versace's growth by expanding its retail store network in existing and emerging markets, developing its portfolio of brands especially Versus Versace, enhancing product offerings like accessories, and boosting e-commerce. CEO Gian Giacomo Ferraris, hired in 2009, had turned the company around since 2011, returning it to profitability and nearly doubling its size. The funds positioned Versace to leverage its global brand recognition and creativity for further expansion. For 2013, Versace expected revenues of nearly €480 million, an 18% year-over-year increase, with results to be released at the end of March 2014. EBITDA was projected to rise more than 50% to at least €69 million, reflecting strong operational improvements.

Who has invested in Versace?

1 investor has backed Versace across its funding rounds, including Blackstone.

Lead investors include Blackstone.


Versace Investors

Investors in Versace by funding rounds participated
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Versace Competitors

Versace competitors include listed companies like DR Corp, Salvatore Ferragamo, Beijing Caishikou and Guangdong CHJ Industry, and private ones like Yuyuan Jewelry & Fashion Group and Savage X Fenty.

Public and private companies comparable to Versace
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
Yuyuan Jewelry & Fashion GroupChinaShanghaiPrivate--$1.4B-
DR CorpChinaChinaPublicly listed$227M$52M$1.3B3.4x
Salvatore FerragamoItalyItalyPublicly listed$1.1B$123M$1.6B1.8x
Beijing CaishikouChinaChinaPublicly listed$4.3B$247M$1.6B0.2x
Guangdong CHJ IndustryChinaChinaPublicly listed$1.4B$113M$1.2B0.7x
Savage X FentyUnited StatesLos Angeles, CAPrivate--$1B-

Versace Public Comps

Versace is no longer listed, but its public comps include Gens Aurea, Fox-Wizel, DR Corp, Vedant Fashions, Edgars Stores, Toread Holdings Group, Wacoal Holdings, Premier Investments, FILA and Makalot Industrial.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Gens Aurea$963M$119M1.4x-11.6x-
Fox-Wizel$2.3B$467M1.4x-6.9x-
DR Corp$227M$52M3.3x3.4x14.4x14.6x
Vedant Fashions$149M$71M9.6x9.2x20.1x20.9x
Edgars Stores$34M$9M43.3x-166.8x-
Toread Holdings Group$206M$14M6.9x5.4x99.8x55.7x
Wacoal Holdings$1.1B$190M1.1x1.1x6.5x-
Premier Investments$582M$204M2.1x2.1x5.9x7.0x

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Common questions about Versace

When was Versace founded?Versace was founded in 1978.
Where is Versace headquartered?Versace is headquartered in Milan, Italy.
Is Versace publicly listed?No, Versace was acquired by Prada in March 2025.
Who acquired Versace?Versace was acquired by Prada in March 2025.
How much was Versace acquired for?Versace was acquired for $1.4B in March 2025, a 1.4x revenue multiple.
What is Versace's valuation?Versace was last valued at $1.1B in its undisclosed-stage round in February 2014.
How much funding has Versace raised?Versace has raised $290M across 1 funding round.
What was Versace's last funding round?Versace's last funding round was a $290M undisclosed-stage round in February 2014, led by Blackstone.
Who are Versace's investors?Versace's investors include Blackstone.
Which companies are comparable to Versace?Companies comparable to Versace include Yuyuan Jewelry & Fashion Group, DR Corp, Salvatore Ferragamo, Beijing Caishikou, Guangdong CHJ Industry and Savage X Fenty.

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