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ONLYFANS PARENT PAID OWNER $709M BEFORE HIS DEATH

AI DESK1 MIN READ
TUE, AUG 25, 2026

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UK filings show Fenix International paid founder Leonid Radvinsky $709 million in dividends in the months before his death in March. The platform's parent company reported $1.55 billion in FY 2025 revenue, up 10% year-over-year.

According to UK corporate documents, OnlyFans' parent company Fenix International distributed the substantial payment to its billionaire owner shortly before Radvinsky's death earlier this year. The dividend payout underscores the platform's financial strength. Fenix reported $1.55 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2025, representing steady growth from the prior year. OnlyFans has expanded significantly since its 2016 launch, initially gaining prominence as a platform for adult content creators but diversifying to include fitness, music, and educational creators. The platform takes a 20% commission on creator earnings. Radvinsky founded the service and maintained majority ownership throughout its rapid expansion. The company has faced regulatory scrutiny in various jurisdictions over content moderation and creator protections, though it has implemented stricter verification and safety measures in recent years. The exact succession plan for Fenix's ownership following Radvinsky's death remains unclear from available filings.

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