Timothy Christopher Stokely, born in July 1983 in Harlow, Essex, England, is a British entrepreneur best known as the founder of OnlyFans, a content subscription platform that has significantly impacted the digital creator economy. He graduated from Anglia Ruskin University with a degree in Property and Surveying. His father, Guy Stokely, a retired investment banker, provided a £10,000 loan that helped launch OnlyFans in 2016.
Early Ventures and the Birth of OnlyFans
Before OnlyFans, Stokely ventured into the adult entertainment industry with platforms like GlamWorship and Customs4U. These experiences informed his approach to OnlyFans, which he co-founded with his brother Thomas Stokely and father Guy. The platform was designed to allow creators to monetize their content directly from fans through subscriptions, tips, and pay-per-view features. A referral system was also implemented to incentivize user growth.
In 2018, Stokely sold a 75% stake in OnlyFans’ parent company, Fenix International, to Ukrainian-American businessman Leonid Radvinsky, owner of MyFreeCams. 
Stepping Down and New Ventures
On December 23, 2021, Stokely stepped down as CEO of OnlyFans, succeeded by Amrapali Gan. In 2022, he co-founded Zoop, a Web3 startup focusing on digital avatar NFTs featuring influencers and celebrities. The platform aims to replicate the successful interaction model between influencers and fans that drove OnlyFans’ growth.
Personal Life and Net Worth
As of 2025, Stokely’s net worth is estimated at $120 million. He resides in a six-bedroom mansion in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire.
Tim Stokely’s journey from launching niche adult platforms to creating a mainstream content subscription service illustrates his entrepreneurial acumen and adaptability in the evolving digital landscape.
