“Can Prada Group build a unified global luxury platform — spanning Prada, Miu Miu, Versace, and other brands — by leveraging omnichannel commerce, integrated payments, and strategic acquisitions?”
Founded in 1913 as a Milanese leather goods house, Prada evolved over the 20th century into a global luxury conglomerate spanning ready-to-wear, leather goods, footwear, and jewellery under brands including Prada, Miu Miu, Church's, and Car Shoe. The Group listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2011 and has since expanded its digital and omnichannel capabilities, formalising a partnership with Adyen in 2024 to unify payments across in-store and online channels. The 2025 acquisition of Versace — financed by a €1.5bn syndicated loan — marks a significant M&A pivot toward becoming a broader Italian luxury platform.
Prada Group processes payments through Adyen.
Prada Group uses Adyen for FX and cross-border payouts.
Prada Group integrates with SAP.
The Embedded Finance Index 2026 maps 3 layers in Prada Group's stack: Payments / PSP (Adyen); FX & payouts (Adyen); Accounting (SAP).
Prada Group was founded by Mario Prada and is founded in 1913, headquartered in Milan, Italy.
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