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Madeline Shi

Senior Private Equity Reporter

Senior reporter Madeline Shi writes about private equity and the debt markets for PitchBook News. Previously she has written for news outlets including Debtwire, With Intelligence (formerly Pageant Media), Business Insider and CoinDesk. Madeline earned a graduate degree from New York University’s school of journalism and is a graduate of Northeast Normal University in China. She is based in Seattle.

Articles by Madeline Shi

Middle market PE offers fertile ground for multiple arbitrage

Entry multiples for mid-market buyouts are more appealing than those of larger deals, PitchBook analysis shows.
February 12, 2025

Oaktree breaks record with largest-ever distressed debt fund

The credit manager raised about $16 billion for its latest fund targeting cash-strapped companies.
February 11, 2025

Trump’s tariff play may derail PE exit recovery

A significant number of PE investments in impacted sectors are nearing the end of the standard holding period.
February 5, 2025

DEI consultants respond to affirmative action rollback

The president’s order ending affirmative action for federal contractors is leaving PE-backed DEI consulting firms scrambling.
January 28, 2025

PE industry on edge as Trump’s tariff strategy takes shape

PE dealmakers are preparing for the potential impact of Trump’s tariff strategy.
January 24, 2025

PE exits revive after 2-year lull

In 2024, the value of US PE exits hit $413.2 billion, roughly 50% higher than the previous year, PitchBook data shows.
January 15, 2025

Macquarie boosts its bet on data centers amid AI boom

Macquarie forms a partnership with Applied Digital as the Australian bank doubles down on its bet on data centers underpinning the AI revolution.
January 14, 2025

As LA wildfires rage, PE-backed insurers start to count the costs

The still-burning fires in Los Angeles could create challenges for insurers who provide coverage to homeowners in the affected area.
January 10, 2025

PE takes pick-and-shovel approach in AI gold rush

Private capital funds spent over $100 billion on data center investments over the last five years.
January 8, 2025

How 10 private credit firms came to manage a third of the industry’s capital

In 2025, the top 10 GPs will manage 33% of all capital raised by the private credit industry, the highest share in a decade.
January 8, 2025