History of Leonid Radvinsky in Timeline

Leonid Radvinsky is a Ukrainian-American billionaire businessman and computer programmer based in the United Kingdom. He founded the cam site MyFreeCams and is the majority owner of OnlyFans, a content subscription service. His success stems from his involvement in the internet and technology sectors, showcasing his entrepreneurial abilities in the digital space.

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1999: Incorporated Cybertania Inc.

In 1999, when Radvinsky was 17 years old, he helped incorporate Cybertania Inc., a website referral business.

2002: Graduation from Northwestern University

In 2002, Leonid Radvinsky graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in economics.

2004: Founded MyFreeCams and Sued by Microsoft

In 2004, Radvinsky founded MyFreeCams, an adult streaming website. The same year, Microsoft sued Radvinsky for allegedly sending millions of deceptive emails to Hotmail users, but the case was eventually dismissed.

2009: Founded Venture Capital Fund "Leo"

In 2009, Radvinsky founded "Leo", a venture capital fund that invests mainly in tech companies. Notable investments include Israel-based B4X and the social networking software Pleroma.

2018: Bought Stake in OnlyFans

In 2018, Radvinsky bought a 75% stake in OnlyFans' parent company Fenix International Ltd. from its British founders Tim Stokely and his dad Guy Stokely.

2021: Received Dividends from OnlyFans

In 2021, Radvinsky received $284 million in dividends from the website OnlyFans.

2022: Donations to Various Charities

In 2022, Leonid Radvinsky donated $5 million to Ukraine relief as well as a cancer charity, an animal-welfare organization, and a skin-disorder-research fund.

2022: Received Dividends from OnlyFans

In 2022, Radvinsky received $338 million in dividends from OnlyFans.

November 2023: OnlyFans Annual Revenue

As of November 2023, OnlyFans had annual revenues in excess of $6.6 billion, with revenues growing 19% per year.

2023: Contribution to AIPAC

In 2023, according to The Lever's reporting on private financial documents, Radvinsky and his spouse contributed $11 million to AIPAC, a pro-Israel lobbying group. Radvinsky disputed the contribution when asked for comment.

2024: Supported Cancer Research Grant Program

In 2024, Radvinsky and his wife were both major public supporters of a $23 million grant program for cancer research, which was announced at a gastrointestinal research foundation gala.