Parkway Venture Capital Topped Emerging Firm Ranking
The firm earned the highest score on the 2026 Strebulaev-Jackson ranking of emerging U.S. venture capital firms.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Startups
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Parkway Venture Capital ranked first among U.S. emerging venture capital firms according to the 2026 Strebulaev-Jackson ranking. The firm secured the top spot by accumulating 3,221 points based on its investment track record.
Why it matters
This ranking highlights firms that generate real economic value through their investments, departing from traditional metrics that rely on reputation or self-reported returns. It underscores the importance of leadership roles and board participation in venture success.
The ranking analyzed over 230,000 investments made by nearly 13,000 venture capitalists between 2016 and June 30, 2026. Parkway achieved its lead score by securing key investments, including a $70 million Series A in Figure AI and a $2 billion Series A in Hark.
The players
Parkway Venture Capital
Founded in 2019, this investment firm is headquartered in New York with additional operations in Winter Park, Florida.
Pasqal
This company entered the public markets via a business combination with Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. II.
The details
The Strebulaev-Jackson methodology calculates scores by tracking ownership dilution and measuring net profit against capital deployed, with bonus credit for leading investment rounds. Parkway, which was founded in 2019, consistently secured high-value positions by taking board seats and leading major financing events.
Timeline
Data for the ranking was collected between 2016 and June 30, 2026.
Pasqal completed its business combination on August 27, 2026.
Pasqal officially began trading on the Nasdaq on August 28, 2026.
Parkway announced its top ranking on October 13, 2026.
Market Landscape
The use of the Strebulaev-Jackson venture capital ranking methodology represents a shift toward evidence-based assessment in the startup ecosystem. This framework positions firms like Parkway against legacy venture capital institutions by quantifying the actual value created through ownership and board influence.
For average retail investors or entrepreneurs, this ranking serves as a benchmark for which venture firms possess a proven history of successful capital allocation. It may influence where founders seek funding and where industry analysts monitor potential market movers.
The takeaway
The success of Parkway Venture Capital highlights that venture firms which actively guide their portfolio companies often achieve better results than passive investors. Investors looking to evaluate new funds should prioritize data-driven rankings that account for ownership dilution and board-level involvement.
Further reading
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More information
Visit the Parkway Venture Capital website to view the firm's portfolio and latest news.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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