Poliwogg Selects Fastlane Communications as its Agency of Record

NEW YORK, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Fastlane Communications LLC, a strategic communications and engagement firm, today announced that it has been named the agency of record for Poliwogg, a New York-based company that matches accredited investors with early and mid-stage startups in the healthcare and life sciences industries, fostering and encouraging capital formation through the use of crowdfunding and other internet-based methods. 

Fastlane will provide branding, public relations, social media and marketing communications to support Poliwogg's mission of providing emerging companies with "passion capital" – targeted investments by accredited investors who are committed to improving how healthcare is delivered today as well as fighting and curing specific diseases. Unlike traditional venture capital investing, each crowdfunding investment can be in increments of $50K or less.

"At Poliwogg, we are focused on bridging the funding gap that is leaving many innovative young companies with a lack of capital to succeed," said Greg Simon, CEO of Poliwogg. "We're excited to be partnering with Fastlane to raise awareness about our mission, and the opportunity for millions of Americans to invest in the future of healthcare and the economy."

"Fastlane loves partnering with innovative companies that are willing to be bold and set themselves apart from others, and Poliwogg is a great example of an organization that is truly a game-changer," said Christopher Faust, Founder & CEO of Fastlane. "Through its crowdfunding platform, Poliwogg will turn early and mid-stage healthcare startups – a currently un-investible asset for all but the choosiest venture capitalists – into a viable and exciting asset class for accredited investors to place their money."

About Poliwogg
Based in New York, Poliwogg facilitates capital formation through the use of social media and online investment methods. The company offers an online investment platform that enables accredited investors to have meaningful participation in early and mid-stage financing of new enterprises, particularly in healthcare and the life sciences, alternative/green energy, and community enterprise. For more information, visit www.poliwogg.com. Follow Poliwogg on Twitter @poliwoggpond and on LinkedIn. 

About Fastlane
Founded in 2006, Fastlane Communications is a strategic communications and engagement firm based in New York, NY. The firm's purpose is to help clients differentiate themselves, communicate more effectively and thrive. Practice areas include Branding, SocialPR, Mobile Marketing, Experiential Event Marketing, Purposefire Consulting, and Storyforce Content Marketing. For more information, visit www.fast-lane.net or call (855) 677-5263.

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