✅ Today's Startup News – May 20, 2026

1️⃣ 5 Fresh Unicorns in Early 2026
Space, fintech, cybersecurity and edtech startups hit $1B+ valuations; Stoke Space leads with $3B+ rocket developer valuation after Series D funding.

2️⃣ Stoke Space $3B Rocket Unicorn
Washington-based aerospace startup completes Series D in January; rocket developer becomes most-watched space launch company in 2026.

3️⃣ Rain Fintech Hits $2B Valuation
New York-based payments company closes $250M Series C; unicorn achievement signals strong fintech investor conviction in early 2026.

4️⃣ Whop Creator Commerce $1.65B
NYC platform for creator-driven commerce raises Series C in February; creator economy marketplace joins unicorn club with strong momentum.

5️⃣ India's 209K+ Startups
DPIIT-recognized startups cement world's 3rd-largest ecosystem; AI pivot defines 2026 as experiments harden into scalable systems across finance.

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