Garrett Koehn is a seasoned venture capital leader and insurance innovator, currently serving as General Partner at IA Seed Ventures, where he focuses on early-stage investments in fintech, InsurTech, SaaS, and emerging technologies. As part of the firm’s leadership team, he helps drive investment strategy and supports founders building platforms that are transforming financial services and digital ecosystems.
With more than 30 years of experience in the commercial insurance industry, Koehn has held senior executive roles for over two decades, including serving as President and Chief Innovation Officer at CRC Insurance Services, one of the world’s largest wholesale insurance brokerages. In this capacity, he led large-scale operations and strategic initiatives across a multi-billion-dollar business, while championing innovation in insurance distribution, product development, and fintech integration.
Koehn has played a key role in five major insurance private equity transactions, including Tri-City Brokerage, Bisys, Crump, CRC Group, and TIH, demonstrating deep expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and scaling complex organizations. His work bridges traditional insurance with next-generation financial technologies, positioning him as a leading voice in digital transformation across the sector.
Beyond his operational leadership, Koehn is an active venture advisor and mentor, supporting startups and investment firms across fintech and InsurTech. He has contributed to organizations such as Hudson Structured Venture Capital, Barcelona Ventures, and Lloyd’s Lab London, where he advises founders on growth strategy, product innovation, and fundraising.
At IA Seed Ventures, Garrett Koehn leverages his extensive industry experience and global network to identify high-potential startups and guide them from early-stage development to scalable success. His unique blend of corporate leadership, venture capital insight, and innovation expertise makes him a sought-after conference speaker on topics including InsurTech, fintech investing, and the future of insurance.
