Dutchess is a venture capital and strategic advisory investment firm founded in 1996, with offices in Charlotte, North Carolina and Davidsonville, Maryland. The firm invests in U.S. companies and has later-stage VC activity, including enterprise software and AI-enabled tools for food and beverage operators. Its broader focus includes finance, IT services, professional services and government-related work, with more than $1 billion invested and team experience across more than 300 companies globally.