Accurate and actionable intelligence for African funds, corporates and service providers

Founded in the London School of Economics, Stears' mission is to become the world's most trusted provider of African data to global professionals.

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Our Work

Data driven intelligence on Africa

Stears is a financial data and software company providing global professionals with data on private markets in Africa.

We are the data and insights provider that accelerates the investment process. For fund managers investing in Africa, Stears is the data and research partner that enhances your due diligence process.

Unlike other data providers, Stears goes beyond data to provide deep insights and context based on knowledge of local markets and on-the-ground research teams.

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Our Values

We're a deeply mission-driven company, and these are the core ideas we return to when we make decisions.

Insane customer obsession

Business is about people. We dedicate time to understanding and obsessing over the customer to not lose sight of who matters to the business

Bias for action

Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, direction, high energy and enthusiasm.

Shoot for the highest standards

Consistently sets a high bar for quality control and efficiency. Solutions offered are long term.

Our Team

Get to know the people at Stears

Preston Ideh

Preston Ideh

Chief Executive Officer

Abdul Abdulrahim

Abdul Abdulrahim

Head of Intelligence

Foluso Ogunlana

Foluso Ogunlana

Head of Platform

Michael Famoroti

Michael Famoroti

Head of Proprietary Research

Ugonna Iheme

Ugonna Iheme

Head of Strategy

Dumebi Iwuchukwu

Dumebi Iwuchukwu

Head of Design

Olatunji Ayodabo

Olatunji Ayodabo

Head of Engineering

Yewande Olagbaju

Yewande Olagbaju

Head of People & Culture

Okemdi Chukwu

Okemdi Chukwu

Head of Client Solutions

Careers

At Stears, you'll be joining a mission to build Africa's most trusted financial data platform from the ground up. For those who love to solve complex problems, our fast-paced environment is a thrilling space for rapid professional growth.

You'll work alongside a team of brilliant, passionate, and innovative individuals who are all focused on driving positive change across the continent. If you're ready to be at the forefront of innovation and make a real impact, Stears is the right fit for you.

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About Stears

Stears is Africa's most comprehensive financial database and source of market intelligence for global funds investing in Africa.

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