OnlyFans owner paid over $700m before his death
The site hosts a range of subscription-based content from cooking to fitness videos, but it is best known for pornography.
Leonid Radvinsky, the owner of the adult content streaming platform OnlyFans, passed away earlier this year, leaving behind a legacy of over $700 million in dividends paid out before his death. The British company Fenix International Ltd, which owns OnlyFans, reported a profit of $714 million before tax in 2025, a 5% increase from the previous year.
OnlyFans, known for its subscription-based content and emphasis on personal connections between sex workers and subscribers, employs just 47 people, a stark contrast to larger companies like Marks and Spencer, which employs over 65,000 people. The platform skyrocketed in popularity during the Covid-19 pandemic, with Radvinsky eventually earning a spot on Forbes' list of billionaires.
However, the platform has faced scrutiny from regulators due to allegations of exploitation, coercion, and violence against its creators. Despite these challenges, OnlyFans continues to be a significant contributor to the UK economy, paying over £600 million in corporate taxes since 2016.
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