Our Team
Our seasoned team of Fundraising Professionals combines deep sector expertise in infrastructure, private equity, private credit, private debt, and real estate with a forward-looking mindset.
Contact usA Trusted Partner in Private Markets for Over 18 Years
We bring strong capabilities in sustainable and impact-driven investment strategies, Infrastructure Fundraising, Private Equity Fundraising, and Private Credit Fundraising — grounded in insight, integrity, and long-standing relationships with leading institutional investors. United by a shared commitment to excellence and purpose, our team operates with precision, empathy, and clarity.
Fund Advisory and Placement Team
Nina Dohr Pawlowitz
CEO and Managing Director
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Karan Patodia, CFA, CAIA, FRM SCR
Director
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Angela Kropp
Director
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Harsha Bharuka
Associate
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Mira Kapp
Sales Analyst
Learn moreMission statement:
At DC Placement Advisors, we believe that true advisory excellence emerges at the intersection of expertise, authenticity, and the experience of dedicated Fundraising Professionals.
Our diverse team embodies not only deep market insight, but also a shared vision: to foster partnerships that are rooted in trust, long-term value, and positive transformation — for our clients, for the industry, and for the world we’re helping shape.
Team by Numbers
Behind every achievement stands a team of Fundraising Professionals defined by experience, trust, and long-term collaboration.
*As of H2 2026 **Senior Professionals
What Connects Us, Defines Us
At DC Placement Advisors, we believe that excellence arises when expertise meets purpose and integrity. Our Fundraising Professionals are united by shared values that shape how we work — with each other, with our clients, and with the world around us.
Partnership Built on Trust
We foster relationships that are authentic, transparent, and enduring. Trust is earned through consistency, honesty, and clarity in all our interactions.
Commitment to Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism, precision, and service. Every mandate is approached with care, insight, and the ambition to exceed expectations.
Integrity in Action
Our decisions are grounded in responsibility, fairness, and ethical conduct. We act with conscience — for our clients, our partners, and each other.
Empowered Individuals, Aligned Vision
Each team member brings unique strengths, perspectives, and passion — all aligned to one shared vision: creating meaningful, lasting value.
Diversity as Strength
With roots in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, our team reflects the markets we serve and uses diversity to drive creativity, innovation, and connection.
A Small Team with Deep Roots
Though intentionally lean, our team is exceptionally cohesive. Many of us have worked together closely for years, shaped by shared experience and mutual trust.
Leading with Integrity. Building with Purpose.
At the heart of our firm lies a simple belief — excellence grows from integrity and meaningful human connection.
As the founder and CEO, I have always been guided by the conviction that excellence is not about size, but about dedication, clarity, and connection.
We are a small and seasoned team of Fundraising Professionals — united by years of close collaboration, shared values, and a deep commitment to delivering results that matter.
Our strength lies in our independence, our integrity, and our ability to truly listen. In a fast-moving world, we take the time to build relationships that last.”
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Whether you’re preparing your next fund, exploring new markets, or seeking a trusted Placement Agent for alternative investments — we’re here to guide the journey.