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Multibillion-Dollar Sale of Adult Content Platform OnlyFans in the Works
London-based adult content and creator platform OnlyFans could soon change hands for an estimated $8 billion, according to reports from industry insiders and news agencies. Fenix International Ltd, the company behind OnlyFans, is reportedly in talks with an investor group led by Forest Road Company, a Los Angeles-based investment firm specializing in media, entertainment, and other sectors.
According to The New York Post and Reuters, discussions have been underway since at least March 2025, with Forest Road being the frontrunner in the negotiations. However, other interested parties are also in the mix.
OnlyFans and Forest Road declined to comment on the potential sale. Despite its controversial nature, OnlyFans has become a lucrative platform, reportedly generating $6.6 billion in 2023. Its adult content focus, however, could cap its valuation, with some estimates placing it between $1.46 billion and $2.42 billion based on EBITDA multiples. The $8 billion figure reflects likely strategic premium or growth expectations.
The explicit nature of OnlyFans' content has made it a challenge to attract traditional investors, with many viewing it primarily as an adult content platform despite attempts to market it as a broader creator service. The platform is also under scrutiny for child access to adult content, adding another layer of complexity to the sale.
Recently, the founder of the platform, Tim Stokley, expressed interest in the American business of social media platform TikTok. He plans to submit a bid together with a cryptocurrency network of the US government. The US Congress passed a law requiring Chinese TikTok parent company ByteDance to sell its US business by January 19, 2025, or face a nationwide ban. The Chinese government's approval for a sale remains uncertain.
If a deal goes through, it would mark a significant change for OnlyFans, which has been the subject of controversy and scrutiny since its inception. Regardless of the outcome, the negotiation process is a testament to the platform's financial success and potential for further growth in the digital content industry.
I'm not sure if the selling of OnlyFans will be finalized with Forest Road Company due to the challenges in attracting traditional investors, but if it does, the investment could significantly influence the company's business strategies in finance and investing, potentially elevating its overall valuation beyond the current estimated $2.42 billion.
