
Leonid Radvinsky, the mastermind behind OnlyFans, is making bank - and we’re not just talking pocket change. The entrepreneur has scooped up a jaw-dropping $701 million in dividends from Fenix International Ltd., the London-based parent company of the adult-content juggernaut. This hefty payout, revealed in recent financial filings, comes as whispers of a potential $8 billion sale swirl around the platform.
Breaking it down, Radvinsky secured $497 million in ordinary dividends, plus an additional $204 million across five tranches post-reporting date. This latest windfall pushes his total earnings from OnlyFans to a cool $1.8 billion since 2021. Talk about a lucrative side hustle!
The platform’s financials are just as spicy as its content. For the year ending November 30, 2024, OnlyFans processed a staggering $7.2 billion in payments, up from $6.6 billion in 2023. Pretax profit also climbed 4% to $684 million, proving this isn’t just a flash in the pan.
Creator accounts spiked 13% to 4.6 million, while fan accounts soared 24% to a whopping 377.5 million. With OnlyFans raking in revenue through a 20% fee on subscriptions, videos, images, and chats, it’s no wonder Radvinsky’s dividends have been climbing year after year: from $284 million in 2021 to $472 million in 2023, and now this record-breaking $701 million in 2024.
"OnlyFans continues to be a goldmine for creators and investors alike - Radvinsky’s payout is just the tip of the iceberg," said a financial analyst familiar with the platform’s growth trajectory.
As if the dividend news wasn’t enough, OnlyFans is reportedly mulling over a strategic sale that could value the company at around $8 billion, per earlier Bloomberg reports. The timing makes sense - the platform exploded during the Covid-19 pandemic, drawing in everyone from sex workers to mainstream celebs looking for a direct-to-fan revenue stream. Now, it’s looking to solidify its spot as a creator economy titan.
Despite facing regulatory heat and ongoing debates about its adult-focused business model, OnlyFans shows no signs of slowing down. Its resilience and profitability are clear, and a sale at this valuation could be a game-changer for the industry.
Curious about the man behind the millions? Radvinsky, originally born in Odesa, Ukraine, moved to Chicago with his family as a child. He took control of OnlyFans in 2018 after acquiring a majority stake from British founders Guy and Tim Stokely, and he’s been steering the ship ever since as the sole owner of Fenix International Ltd.
Now based in Florida, Radvinsky has turned OnlyFans into a cultural and financial powerhouse. With consistent growth and massive payouts, it’s safe to say he’s playing the long game - and winning big.