# Scarlett Xiao

> Scarlett Xiao is the Singapore-based founder, president and CEO of SuperAtom Fintech, established in 2018. Previously a Cheetah Mobile co-founder and executive, with earlier roles at Yahoo China, Qihoo 360 and Baidu, she built SuperAtom around combining international capital and technology with local financial services in emerging markets. Its Indonesian platform is UangMe. SuperAtom announced a $24 million funding round in 2019 and a $22 million Series C in 2022, when Xiao outlined plans to expand into Mexico and Latin America.

- **Role:** Founder, President & CEO at SuperAtom Fintech
- **Organizations:** SuperAtom Fintech, Cheetah Mobile, Baidu, Qihoo 360, Yahoo China
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Renmin University of China, Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance
- **Known for:** Co-founded Cheetah Mobile and held senior executive and board roles., Founded SuperAtom in 2018., Led SuperAtom through announced funding rounds of $24 million in 2019 and $22 million in 2022.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2008** — Worked as communications manager at Yahoo China and public relations director at Qihoo 360; exact dates are not established.
- **2008-2010** — Senior manager in Baidu’s enterprise marketing department, focusing on public relations.
- **2010-10** — Became vice president at the company subsequently known as Cheetah Mobile.
- **2014-11** — Became senior vice president at Cheetah Mobile, responsible for business development, marketing and commercial products.
- **2017-03** — Identified as Senior Vice President, Global Marketing and Business Development in the Cheetah Ads launch announcement.
- **2018-03** — Became a director of Cheetah Mobile.
- **2018** — Founded SuperAtom with Johnny Li; UangMe began operating in Indonesia.
- **2019-09** — SuperAtom announced $24 million funding led by Gobi Partners, with Cheetah Mobile participating.
- **2021-09** — Featured in TNGlobal’s list of Southeast Asia’s top 50 rising women in tech.
- **2022-07** — SuperAtom announced a $22 million Series C led by Nue3 Capital.
- **2022-09** — Explained her choice of Indonesia as a key market in a media interview.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Cheetah Mobile and held senior executive and board roles.
- Founded SuperAtom in 2018.
- Led SuperAtom through announced funding rounds of $24 million in 2019 and $22 million in 2022.
- Featured in TNGlobal’s 2021 regional list of 50 rising women in tech.

## Latest updates

- **2024-12** — Hurun’s Global Cheetahs Index 2024 listed SuperAtom in Singapore and named Johnny Li and Scarlett Xiao as its founders.
- **2022-09** — Xiao explained the demand, geography and regulatory environment behind SuperAtom’s focus on Indonesia.
- **2022-07** — SuperAtom announced $22 million Series C funding and plans for expansion into Mexico and Latin America.

## Links

- Website: https://www.superatomfin.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scarlett-xiao-4b823749

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Last updated: 2026-10-11