IP Group has returned to back another funding round for Zeetta Networks, a software-defined networking technology developer based on research at University of Bristol.

Zeetta Networks, a UK-based networking technology producer spun out from University of Bristol, has raised £1.6m ($2.1m) in a funding round that included commercialisation firm IP Group.

The round was led by evergreen investment company Bloc Ventures and also included internet of things-focused incubator Breed Reply.

Founded in 2015, Zeetta Networks has developed software-defined networking technology, NetOS, that aims to simplify the control and management of complex ICT systems.

The money will go towards recruitment as Zeetta aims to accelerate…