History of Tim Stokely in Timeline

Tim Stokely is a British businessman and the founder of OnlyFans. He stepped down as CEO in December 2021. In 2025, Stokely launched Subs, a new creator-focused platform aimed at providing wider monetization options across various content genres.

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July 1983: Timothy Stokely Born in Essex

In July 1983, Tim Stokely was born in Harlow, Essex, as the youngest of four children to Guy Stokely, a retired ex-Barclays investment banker.

July 1983: Timothy Christopher Stokely's Birth

In July 1983, Timothy Christopher Stokely was born.

2016: Stokely Founds OnlyFans

In 2016, Stokely founded OnlyFans with a £10,000 loan from his father, Guy, envisioning it as a subscription-based platform for various content creators.

2018: Stokely Sells Stake in OnlyFans

In 2018, Stokely sold a 75 percent stake in OnlyFans' parent company, Fenix International, to Leonid Radvinsky. This acquisition led to the platform's increased association with adult content.

July 2020: OnlyFans Growth

In July 2020, OnlyFans reached 50 million users and 660,000 content creators, experiencing significant growth during the COVID-19 pandemic.

December 2021: Stokely Steps Down as OnlyFans CEO

In December 2021, Stokely stepped down as CEO of OnlyFans, with Amrapali Gan succeeding him.

2022: Stokely Co-founds Zoop

In 2022, after leaving OnlyFans, Stokely co-founded Zoop with RJ Phillips. Zoop is a blockchain-based digital trading card platform.

July 2023: Keily Blair Replaces Gan as OnlyFans CEO

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

April 2025: Zoop Bids 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: Stokely Launches Subs.com

In May 2025, Stokely launched a new creator platform, Subs.com. Subs is designed as a hybrid of YouTube, Patreon, Cameo and TikTok-style features aimed at overhauling the creator economy.