The owner of the OnlyFans platform is in talks with Architect Capital about selling a controlling stake. The Wall Street Journal, Reuters and TechCrunch reported this, citing sources. Reuters previously reported that the service was looking for a potential buyer in the spring of 2025.
According to sources, Architect Capital is currently conducting exclusive negotiations and could acquire about 60% of the company as part of a possible deal. It is noted that during the transaction, OnlyFans was valued at about $ 5.5 billion with debt and $ 3.5 billion without debt. It is reported that the negotiations have not yet been finalized and the deal may not take place.
Reuters reported in May 2025 that OnlyFans was in talks with a group of investors led by the US company Forest Road to sell the platform for $ 8 billion. TechCrunch sources said that there were several potential buyers interested in the service.
According to a presentation for investors seen by the WSJ, Architect Capital sees great potential in the development of payment services for content creators. It is emphasized that this area is particularly promising for authors who have difficulty accessing banking services. The company also believes that OnlyFans has the opportunity to go public in 2028.
OnlyFans was founded in 2016 by British entrepreneur Tim Stockley. According to the Financial Times, in 2018, at least 75% of the platform's parent company, Fenix International, was acquired by Leo Radvinski. The platform, which has rapidly gained popularity during the pandemic, is known mainly for its adult entertainment and erotic content. According to information published by the WSJ in the summer of 2025, OnlyFans has more than 300 million users.
