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What was reported about the 60% stake?
On January 30, 2026, Reuters reported that OnlyFans was exploring a sale of a majority stake to Architect Capital. Citing a person familiar with the matter, Reuters said the parties were in exclusive talks over nearly 60% of the company. It estimated a value of about $5.5 billion including debt, or nearly $3.5 billion excluding debt. Fenix International, OnlyFans’ operator, and Architect Capital did not immediately respond to Reuters’ requests for comment, according to the report. Reuters’ January report
Bloomberg described the proposed transaction on February 2 as early-stage, potentially months from completion, and not certain to result in a deal. It reported roughly $2 billion in debt alongside an equity value of about $3.5 billion. That was further reporting on the January proposal, not evidence that a 60% sale closed. Bloomberg’s February report
What happened instead in May?
On May 8, Reuters reported that OnlyFans had agreed to sell Architect Capital a 16% minority stake for $535 million, at a reported $3.15 billion valuation. Those terms differ substantially from January’s reported discussions about nearly 60%. The May coverage does not describe the January majority-stake proposal as a completed sale. Reuters’ May report
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Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minuteDriver Scan →Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errorsFree Scan →| Report | Stage and stake | Reported value |
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| January 30, 2026 — Reuters | Exclusive talks for nearly 60%; not a completed transaction | About $5.5 billion including debt, or nearly $3.5 billion excluding debt |
| February 2, 2026 — Bloomberg | Early-stage proposal for 60%; outcome uncertain | About $3.5 billion equity value, with roughly $2 billion in debt |
| May 8, 2026 — Reuters | Reported agreement for Architect to buy a 16% minority stake | $535 million for the stake; reported $3.15 billion valuation |
The January and May values should not be treated as directly comparable prices for the same terms. The January $5.5 billion estimate included debt, while its nearly $3.5 billion estimate excluded debt; the May report gave a $3.15 billion valuation for the reported minority investment. The reports concern different stages and stake sizes.
Who is Architect Capital, and what was the stated plan?
Architect Capital is the San Francisco investment firm identified in the transaction reports. Bloomberg reported that the companies said Architect would work with OnlyFans, which is operated by UK-based Fenix International Ltd., to develop financial services and products for creators. This was described as a plan; the report does not establish that any such products have launched or are available to creators. Bloomberg’s May report
What do OnlyFans’ reported financial figures show?
Axios reported that OnlyFans recorded $7.22 billion in gross revenue and $684 million in pre-tax profit in fiscal 2024. These are historical fiscal-year figures, not current results, and they do not by themselves establish the company’s present financial performance or explain the valuation of either reported transaction. Axios’ report on fiscal 2024 figures
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What is known about the deal’s status now?
The reports available through October 8, 2026, establish the January majority-stake talks and the May reporting of a 16% minority investment, but they do not establish whether further ownership changes occurred after May 8. The key terms come from news reports relying in part on people familiar with private negotiations or company announcements; no direct company filing or official transaction release is available in these reports. Treat the 16% transaction as the later reported deal, not as proof of the company’s complete current ownership structure.
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