Biography
Modele Ajayi-Bembe is the Chief Operating Officer at CutStruct Inc, a pioneering Nigerian proptech company founded in 2019 that is transforming construction procurement through innovative digital solutions. With a background rooted in financial accounting, she has been instrumental in scaling the company's operations, including its participation in Techstars Toronto '23, which significantly enhanced its global visibility. Under her leadership, CutStruct developed LiveVend Bulk, a real-time digital platform that streamlines sourcing, pricing, and procurement of construction materials such as cement, steel, and granite, directly addressing industry inefficiencies.
Since joining the company, Modele has overseen the introduction of value-added services like goods-in-transit insurance, trade credit, and logistics support, creating a comprehensive ecosystem that promotes transparency, efficiency, and sustainability in Nigeria’s rapidly expanding construction sector. Her strategic initiatives have contributed to securing notable funding rounds—$600,000 pre-seed in 2022 and $1.5 million seed in 2025—fueling the company’s growth and innovation. Her work aligns with CutStruct’s mission to redefine construction practices across Africa by leveraging technology to foster a more transparent, sustainable, and customer-centric industry.