Who Owns OnlyFans in 2026? Ownership, History and What Changed

Who owns OnlyFans is a question with a much more interesting answer in 2026 than it had a year ago. The platform's long-time majority owner, Leonid Radvinsky, died in March 2026, and a few weeks later an outside investor bought into the company for the first time. This guide walks through the ownership story from the start, explains where things stand as of November 2026, and covers what (if anything) it changes for the people who actually use the site: fans and creators.

Who owns OnlyFans today?

As of November 2026, OnlyFans is still a private company. Its parent business is Fenix International Limited, a company registered in the United Kingdom. After Leonid Radvinsky's death, control of Fenix passed to a family trust led by his widow, Katie Chudnovsky, according to press reports based on UK company filings.

In May 2026, Fenix agreed to sell a minority stake of about 16% to Architect Capital, a San Francisco investment firm, for a reported $535 million. That deal valued OnlyFans at roughly $3.15 billion, as reported by Bloomberg. Control stayed with the family trust, and the existing management team, led by chief executive Keily Blair, stayed in place.

So the short answer is: a Radvinsky family trust holds the majority, Architect Capital holds a minority stake, and the company is run day to day by its CEO. There is no public OnlyFans stock you can buy.

A short history of OnlyFans ownership

2016: Tim Stokely founds OnlyFans

OnlyFans was founded in London in 2016 by British entrepreneur Tim Stokely, who was also its first CEO. The idea was simple: a subscription platform where creators charge fans a monthly fee for access to their posts, with tips and paid messages on top. Stokely ran the company through its early growth.

2018: Leonid Radvinsky buys a majority stake

In 2018, Stokely sold a majority stake in Fenix International to Leonid Radvinsky, a Ukrainian-American businessman. Radvinsky kept a very low public profile, rarely gave interviews and was not involved in the public-facing side of the brand, but he became the main beneficiary of the platform's explosive growth during and after 2020.

2020 to 2025: rapid growth and new leadership

OnlyFans grew enormously from 2020 onwards. Tim Stokely stepped down as CEO at the end of 2021, and the company has had several chief executives since; Keily Blair has led it since 2023. The basic business model never changed: creators keep 80% of what fans pay, and OnlyFans keeps 20% to cover hosting, payments and moderation.

Throughout 2025 there were repeated press reports that Radvinsky was exploring a sale. Several investor groups were named in coverage, but no deal closed that year.

What changed in 2026

Sale talks with Architect Capital

In January 2026, the Wall Street Journal and then TechCrunch reported that OnlyFans was in exclusive talks to sell a majority stake to Architect Capital. According to TechCrunch, the proposal valued the company at about $5.5 billion (including debt), with Architect taking around 60%.

Leonid Radvinsky's death

Before any deal was finalised, Leonid Radvinsky died of cancer in March 2026, aged 43. His death moved control of his holding to the family trust described above.

A smaller deal in May 2026

The large majority sale did not happen in its original form. Instead, in May 2026, the trust agreed to the much smaller 16% minority sale to Architect Capital at a lower valuation of about $3.15 billion. Reports said the agreement leaves the door open for Architect to buy more in the future, and Architect's leadership has spoken publicly about a possible stock market listing one day. As of November 2026, no IPO has been announced or filed, so treat any "OnlyFans stock" offer you see online with suspicion.

How big is OnlyFans?

Fenix International publishes annual accounts in the UK, which is why some figures are public. For the year to November 2024, the company reported that fans spent about $7.2 billion on the platform, and that the large majority of that was paid out to creators. Press coverage of the accounts for the year to November 2025 put pre-tax profit at roughly $715 million. Exact revenue figures differ slightly between outlets, so if you need precise numbers, the original filings at Companies House are the reliable source.

What the ownership change means for fans

For most subscribers, the honest answer is: very little, so far. As of November 2026:

• The site, the app and your account work the same way.
• Subscription prices are still set by each creator, not by the owners.
• The 80/20 split between creators and the platform is unchanged.
• The same management team runs the company.

What could change over time is strategy. A new investor with ambitions to grow or list the company might push for more features, more mainstream (non-adult) content, or tighter compliance rules. None of that has been announced, but it is worth watching.

What will not change is that OnlyFans still has no proper search or discovery tool for fans. That gap is why independent directories exist. On Mymy Finder you can browse verified creators, filter by free pages or creators currently on sale, and use our search to find a specific creator's official page. If you are new to the platform, our plain-English guide to what OnlyFans is covers the basics.

OnlyFans, Subs.com and the founder's next move

One more ownership-related twist: OnlyFans' founder is now building a competitor. Tim Stokely launched Subs.com in May 2025, a subscription platform aimed at all kinds of creators. In October 2026 it made headlines when actress Megan Fox opened a page there and became a co-owner. We cover that story in Megan Fox and Subs.com: what it means.

FAQ

Who is the owner of OnlyFans now?

As of November 2026, OnlyFans' parent company, Fenix International, is controlled by a family trust led by Katie Chudnovsky, widow of former majority owner Leonid Radvinsky. Architect Capital owns a minority stake of about 16%.

Did OnlyFans get sold?

Not in full. A majority sale to Architect Capital was discussed in early 2026, but the deal that was signed in May 2026 was a minority stake of about 16%.

Can I buy OnlyFans stock?

No. OnlyFans is a private company and is not listed on any stock exchange as of November 2026. Be careful with websites or social posts that claim to sell "pre-IPO" OnlyFans shares.

Does the new ownership change prices for subscribers?

No. Creators set their own subscription prices and promotions. The owners do not set what you pay for a given creator.

Conclusion

OnlyFans went from a founder-run London startup to a company controlled by one very private billionaire, and in 2026 to a family trust with an outside investor on board. For fans, the day-to-day experience has not changed: you still subscribe creator by creator, and you still need a good way to find their official pages. That is what Mymy Finder is for: every profile links to the creator's verified page, with price and deals shown up front.