Stears
What it does
Stears is a Nigerian data and intelligence company that provides market forecasts, consumer indices, and macroeconomic data for enterprises. Originally founded as a media company in 2017 by Preston Ideh, Abdul Abdulrahim, Foluso Ogunlana, and Michael Famoroti, Stears transitioned into B2B intelligence solutions. The company raised $3.3M seed in 2022 backed by MaC VC and Serena Ventures.
datacontent-publishing
Known for
- Data intelligence for African markets
- Founded by 4 co-founders including Preston Ideh
- Backed by Serena Williams' Serena Ventures
- Transitioned from media to B2B intelligence
Model & industry
Data-as-a-ServiceSaaSMedia & EntertainmentInvestment & Capital Markets
Funding history
$3.8M
Total raised
2
Rounds
Undisclosed
Latest stage
2026
Latest year
| Date | Stage | Amount | Lead investor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | Undisclosed | $450K | Cascador |
| 2022-10 | Seed | $3.3M | MaC Venture Capital |
Source: Condia Funding Tracker
Products & subsidiaries
Stears Intelligence · SaaS