History of Tim Stokely in Timeline

Tim Stokely is a British entrepreneur and the founder of OnlyFans. He stepped down as CEO of OnlyFans in December 2021. In 2025, Stokely launched a new platform called Subs, aimed at providing creators with diverse monetisation options across various content genres. His career reflects a focus on digital content platforms and creator economy business models.

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July 1983: Born in Harlow, Essex

In July 1983, Tim Stokely was born in Harlow, Essex.

2016: Founded OnlyFans

In 2016, Tim Stokely founded OnlyFans with a £10,000 loan from his father, Guy. The platform was designed as a subscription-based service.

2018: Sold stake in OnlyFans

In 2018, Tim Stokely sold a 75 percent stake in OnlyFans' parent company Fenix International to Leonid Radvinsky. Following the acquisition, the platform became increasingly associated with adult content.

July 2020: OnlyFans grew significantly

In July 2020, OnlyFans had grown to 50 million users and 660,000 creators.

December 2021: Stokely stepped down as CEO of OnlyFans

In December 2021, Tim Stokely stepped down as CEO of OnlyFans, and was succeeded by Amrapali Gan.

October 2022: Invested in FITFCK

In October 2022, Tim Stokely invested in FITFCK, a London-based dating app aimed at fitness enthusiasts. The deal valued the company at £3 million.

2022: Co-founded Zoop

In 2022, Tim Stokely co-founded Zoop with RJ Phillips. Zoop is a blockchain-based digital trading card platform that allows fans to collect, buy, sell and trade 3D cards.

July 2023: Keily Blair replaced Amrapali Gan

In July 2023, Keily Blair replaced Amrapali Gan as CEO.

April 2025: Partnered to acquire TikTok

In April 2025, Zoop partnered with the Hbar Foundation to submit a late-stage bid to acquire TikTok from ByteDance. The intent to purchase the app, which serves over 170 million US users, was sent to the White House.

May 2025: Launched Subs.com

In May 2025, Tim Stokely launched a new creator platform, Subs.com, designed as a hybrid of YouTube, Patreon, Cameo and TikTok-style features.

2025: Launched Subs

In 2025, Tim Stokely returned to the digital media space with the launch of Subs, a creator-focused platform aimed at offering broader monetisation tools across genres.