In recent years, fintech has rapidly grown across Africa. In Cameroon, Site Antipas is a leading figure in this new wave of tech entrepreneurs shaping this segment.

Site Antipas (photo) is a Cameroonian computer engineer and tech entrepreneur, co-founder, and CEO of fintech startup Noupia.

Founded in 2020, Noupia offers Cameroonians a seamless way to create and manage virtual credit cards, enabling users to make online purchases and send and receive money. Compatible with Apple and Google Pay, these virtual cards, which can be topped up via Mobile Money, are widely used for paying for services like Netflix subscriptions, and Facebook ads.

Noupia also simplifies bill payments in Cameroon, covering services like electricity, water, and Canal+, and allows users to purchase phone credit. Additionally, through its Noupia Actu feature, users can stay updated on financial news. The startup provides other services as well, including Ixtina, a digital platform where Cameroonians can offer various services.

Apart from his role at Noupia, Site Antipas is the lead web developer for First Hair, a company specializing in hair care products. He developed the company's e-commerce platform, facilitating online sales and deliveries of their products.

A graduate of HIBMAT University in Buea, Site Antipas earned his degree in computer engineering in 2016. He began his career in 2015 as a full-stack freelance developer and worked as a web developer for the Catholic University Institute of Buea from 2018 to 2022.

Melchior Koba