Private media platform OnlyFans allegedly up for sale at a staggering $8 billion figure. - Eight-billion-dollar acquisition of OnlyFans in the works.
OnlyFans, the adult content platform owned by Fenix International Ltd, is in discussions to sell the company for approximately $8 billion, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The potential buyer group is led by Forest Road Company, a Los Angeles-based investment firm, but talks are ongoing with additional interested parties.
Discussions between OnlyFans and Forest Road, as well as other potential buyers, have been ongoing since March 2025. Fenix International Ltd, which is majority-owned by Leonid Radvinsky, is reportedly exploring various deals beyond this group.
OnlyFans and Forest Road have declined to comment on the negotiations. It should be noted that finding suitable buyers for OnlyFans has been a challenge due to the platform's adult content focus and the stigma associated with it, according to some reports.
Meanwhile, the founder of OnlyFans, Tim Stokley, has expressed interest in acquiring the American operations of TikTok. According to unconfirmed reports, he plans to submit a bid in collaboration with a U.S. government-backed cryptocurrency network.
In light of national security concerns, the U.S. Congress passed a law requiring Chinese TikTok parent company ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations by January 19, 2025, or face a nationwide ban. The initial deadline was extended to April 5, 2023, but it remains unclear whether the Chinese government will approve a TikTok sale.
Sources: Reuters, Los Angeles
[Enrichment Data Relevance]: Although the potential sale of TikTok's U.S. operations is not directly related to OnlyFans, the mention of Tim Stokley's interest in TikTok provides context for his financial position and potential growth strategies for OnlyFans. However, it should be noted that there is currently no verifiable information linking Stokley or OnlyFans executives to a TikTok bid.
I'm not sure if OnlyFans' founder, Tim Stokley, has the resources to finance such a massive deal like buying the American operations of TikTok, given the ongoing sale discussions for OnlyFans itself. Regardless, his interest in acquiring TikTok could potentially indicate a shift in Investing strategies for OnlyFans' business moving forward.
