Total Advantage.
No Hype. No Waste. Just Strategic Edge.
We triage fintech AI projects with forensic depth in days → deliver unambiguous verdicts → then reengineer and accelerate only the ones that deserve to win.
100+
Startups Accelerated
$50M+
Funding Raised
87%
Success Rate
5-10
Days to Verdict
Stop Guessing. Start Knowing.
Most AI projects fail because founders lack objective, expert diagnosis. Our fintech-specific triage delivers forensic clarity and decisive verdicts—so you can stop burning capital and start building moats.
FIX
Viable with defined remediation. We provide the exact roadmap.
KILL
Not viable. Stop burning capital. We explain exactly why.
REDIRECT
Pivot required. We show the better path forward.
The Triage Process
Intake Session
Confidential 30-minute session to understand your situation, assess triage fit, and define scope.
- Project brief review
- Initial viability assessment
- Triage recommendation
Rapid Triage
Fast, focused diagnostic for projects needing quick directional guidance.
- Fix / Kill / Redirect verdict
- Critical path identification
- Executive summary report
Deep Dive Triage
Comprehensive forensic analysis using our Fintech AI Scorecard across all dimensions.
- Full 5-dimension scorecard
- Detailed remediation roadmap
- Strategic recommendations
Selective Acceleration
For projects that pass triage: hands-on LLM reengineering, deployment, and go-to-market support.
- Production deployment
- Market positioning
- Funding introductions
Forensic Analysis Across 5 Dimensions
Our proprietary scorecard evaluates your AI initiative against fintech-specific criteria. Each dimension is weighted and scored 1-5, producing an objective total that drives the verdict.
| Dimension | Weight |
|---|---|
| Business & Alignment | 25% |
| Data Audit | 25% |
| Model Quality | 15% |
| Infrastructure | 15% |
| Governance & Risk | 20% |
| Total Score | 100% |
Built by Founders, For Founders
Graham Chee
Founder & CEO
Sydney, Australia
"In a world drowning in AI hype, founders need brutal honesty more than cheerleading. We built Ding Ventures to be the advisor we wished we had—one who tells you the truth, saves your capital, and only accelerates what truly deserves to win."
Graham brings 25 years of experience across fintech, banking, payments, and regtech—with deep expertise gained in Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan. After seeing too many promising AI projects fail due to poor diagnosis and misguided investment, he created the AI Project Triage methodology to bring forensic rigor to the startup ecosystem.
Total Advantage Principles
Forensic Objectivity
We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. Every verdict is backed by data.
Capital Preservation
A clear "kill" verdict that saves you $500K in wasted runway is a massive win.
Meritocratic Selection
We accelerate only projects that deserve it. No pay-to-play, no politics—just merit.
Total Advantage Focus
We don't optimize for quick wins. We build sustainable competitive moats.
What We Refuse To Do
Sugarcoat failing projects to protect feelings
Accept projects just because they can pay
Promise outcomes we can't deliver
Recommend acceleration for projects that should be killed
Triage First. Accelerate Selectively.
We diagnose before we prescribe. Every engagement starts with triage to ensure we only invest our expertise in projects that have genuine potential.
AI Project Triage Packages
Rapid Triage
Ideal for: Projects needing quick directional guidance
- Executive-level diagnostic
- Fix/Kill/Redirect verdict
- Critical path identification
- 2-hour debrief session
- Executive summary report
Deep Dive Triage
Ideal for: Complex projects requiring forensic analysis
- Full 5-dimension scorecard
- Technical deep-dive analysis
- Stakeholder interviews
- Detailed remediation roadmap
- Board-ready presentation
- 90-day action plan
Enterprise Triage
Ideal for: Organizations with multiple AI initiatives
- Multiple project evaluation
- Portfolio-level analysis
- Regulatory compliance review
- Team capability assessment
- Strategic roadmap
- Ongoing advisory (3 months)
* Phase 0 Intake Session is always complimentary. Scope discussed during initial consultation.
Selective Acceleration Services
For projects that pass triage with a "FIX" verdict, we offer hands-on acceleration to help you build lasting competitive advantage.
LLM Reengineering
Transform underperforming AI systems into production-ready solutions using cutting-edge LLM architectures.
Production Deployment
Get your AI from prototype to production with enterprise-grade infrastructure and monitoring.
Go-to-Market Strategy
Position your AI product for market success with strategic positioning and customer acquisition.
Funding Support
Connect with our network of fintech-focused investors and prepare for successful fundraising.
From Triage to Total Advantage
Real results from founders who received honest verdicts and took decisive action. Every success story begins with the courage to know the truth.
Ready to Get Clarity?
Start with a complimentary 30-minute intake session. We'll understand your situation, assess triage fit, and recommend the best path forward—no obligation.
What to Expect
- 30-minute confidential conversation
- Review of your project situation
- Initial viability assessment
- Triage recommendation (if applicable)
- No obligation or hard sell
Strict Confidentiality: All discussions are protected by NDA. We never share your information with competitors or third parties.