The only financial data platform built exclusively for navigating African markets
Founded at the London School of Economics & Political Science, Stears is on a mission to become the world's most trusted provider of African data & insight to global professionals.
Why Stears Exists
In Africa, like many emerging markets, data is a systemic problem. Global investors say it again and again: the lack of reliable data is one of the biggest barriers to putting money to work here. Judging a new market requires detailed, granular data, but for much of Africa that data simply hasn’t been collected, structured or organised. Many African markets are underreported, so investment decisions are influenced by perceived risk and capital that could earn strong returns and do real good is often deterred. Our thesis at Stears is simple. We believe that to attract more capital, Africa needs more data. Reliable, structured data is more than just a nice-to-have here; it's what makes capital flow to hidden opportunities. We make capital flow to Africa faster and cheaper by giving investors the data they need to act with confidence. For fund managers investing across the continent, corporates entering new markets, and banks financing deals, Stears is the data partner that makes Africa a legible market you can see and invest in.
Our Team
Get to know the people at Stears
Preston Ideh
Chief Executive Officer
Abdul Abdulrahim
COO/ Head of Intelligence
Bode Ogunlana
Chief Platform Officer
Michael Famoroti
Head of Research
Ugonna Iheme
Head of Strategy
Yewande Olagbaju
Head of People & Culture
Okemdi Chukwu
Head of Client Solutions
Olatunji Ayodabo
Head of Engineering
Dumebi Iwuchukwu
Head of Design & Data Visualisation
Careers
At Stears, you'll be joining a mission to build Africa's most trusted financial data platform with some of the best talent on the continent. 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 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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