Description Parlez vous Duchossois? If you're an early-stage tech firm in need of a few million dollars, you just might want to try speaking with Duchossois Technology Partners (DTEC). The venture capital firm invests in companies in the early, mid, and growth stages of development. Its investment focus is on information technology, communications, semiconductors, and software businesses. DTEC typically invests between $2 million and $7 million in companies and often takes an active role in management. Portfolio holdings include chip makers Alereon and Intellon as well as communication device developer Infoblox. The company, founded in 1998, is owned by the Duchossois family, which also operates The Duchossois Group.