Biography
Tayo Chu is the Chief Technical Officer at CutStruct Inc, a pioneering Nigerian proptech company founded in 2019 that is transforming the construction industry through innovative digital solutions. With a focus on leveraging technology to create a seamless, transparent, and sustainable procurement ecosystem, Tayo leads the company's technical strategy and product development efforts. Under his guidance, CutStruct’s platform, LiveVend, has become a vital marketplace connecting real estate developers, contractors, and suppliers with verified vendors for construction materials such as cement, steel, and granite, significantly reducing procurement inefficiencies and enhancing transparency.
Since joining the company, Tayo has played a crucial role in scaling the platform, which offers real-time price comparisons, secure payments, and integrated logistics support. His leadership has been instrumental in securing over $2.1 million in funding, including a $600,000 pre-seed round in 2022 and a $1.5 million seed round in 2025, backed by prominent investors like Techstars, Zedcrest Capital, and E3 Capital. Tayo’s vision aligns with CutStruct’s mission to redefine how construction projects are managed in Nigeria and across Africa, emphasizing efficiency, transparency, and sustainability.
With a background rooted in technology and a deep understanding of Nigeria’s construction sector, Tayo is committed to driving innovation that addresses industry challenges such as price opacity, logistical hurdles, and project delays. His strategic focus is on expanding the platform’s capabilities, including project management tools that enable clients to track budgets and expenditures, thereby making construction processes more predictable and cost-effective. As Nigeria’s housing deficit exceeds 17 million homes, Tayo’s work positions CutStruct at the forefront of a digital revolution poised to reshape the continent’s construction landscape.