Trudenty, a London-based consumer data network specializing in real-time fraud risk intelligence, has secured $500,000 in a pre-seed funding round. The investment, led by Fuel Ventures with participation from Techstars, Plug and Play, and angel investors, will accelerate product development for an impactful launch. Trudenty addresses fraud challenges in commerce and payments by providing real-time 360-degree consumer fraud profiles, enhancing trust and security during checkout and refunds. The platform, acting as a payments orchestration layer, incorporates consumer fraud risk intelligence into payment systems, offering tailored checkout options and streamlining the refund process.