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OnlyFans in talks to sell majority stake to Architect Capital, source says
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 30, 2026
2 min readLast updated: January 30, 2026
Quick Summary
OnlyFans is in talks to sell a majority stake to Architect Capital, valuing the platform at $5.5 billion. Architect plans to improve infrastructure for creators.
OnlyFans Negotiates Sale of Majority Stake to Architect Capital
OnlyFans Stake Sale Overview
By Juby Babu
Investment Details
Jan 30 (Reuters) - OnlyFans is exploring selling a majority stake to investment firm Architect Capital in a deal valuing the adult content social media site at around $5.5 billion, including debt, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday.
Future Prospects and Valuation
San Francisco-based Architect is in exclusive talks for a nearly 60% stake in OnlyFans, the person said. Excluding debt, the deal would value the online platform at nearly $3.5 billion.
Background on OnlyFans
Architect sees potential to develop infrastructure at OnlyFans to pay "under-banked" creators, according to a presentation sent to the firm's investors that was seen by the Wall Street Journal, which had reported the development earlier.
The investment firm added that OnlyFans, which brings in almost $1.6 billion in annual net revenue, has a path to an IPO in 2028, the WSJ report said.
OnlyFans parent Fenix International Ltd was in talks to sell the company to an investor group at a valuation of around $8 billion, Reuters had exclusively reported last year.
Fenix International and Architect did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment.
The online platform, which exploded in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, is best known for enabling adult content creators to charge for subscriptions. OnlyFans takes 20% of creators' earnings.
The company's sole shareholder is Leonid Radvinsky, a Ukrainian American who bought it in 2018.
(Reporting by Juby Babu in Mexico City; Editing by Shreya Biswas)
Key Takeaways
- •OnlyFans is negotiating a majority stake sale to Architect Capital.
- •The deal values OnlyFans at $5.5 billion, including debt.
- •Architect Capital aims to enhance infrastructure for creators.
- •OnlyFans generates $1.6 billion in annual net revenue.
- •The platform is considering an IPO by 2028.
Frequently Asked Questions about OnlyFans in talks to sell majority stake to Architect Capital, source says
1What is a majority stake?
A majority stake refers to owning more than 50% of a company's shares, granting the holder significant control over company decisions and operations.
2What is an IPO?
An IPO, or Initial Public Offering, is the process through which a private company offers its shares to the public for the first time, allowing it to raise capital from public investors.
3What is equity investment?
Equity investment involves purchasing shares of a company, providing capital in exchange for ownership interest, which may yield returns through dividends or capital appreciation.