Complex sentence: In 2004, according to the Center for Venture Research, 18.5% of deals that got through the early screens of angel groups and were presented to investors attracted funding, up significantly from 10% in 2003, which is about the historical average.
Split into simpler sentences: In 2004, according to the Center for Venture Research, 18.5% of deals that got through the early screens of angel groups and were presented to investors attracted funding. This is up significantly from 10% in 2003, which is about the historical average.