TJ Kawamura I’m a builder and investor focused on interactive entertainment. Most recently, I was the Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer at Everyrealm, a holding company that invests in, acquires, and builds consumer-facing digital experiences. I led portfolio strategy, investments, capital raising, and new business initiatives, including blockchain and crypto-native products. Everyrealm is backed by investors including a16z, Lightspeed, Coinbase Ventures, Griffin Gaming, Galaxy, Valor Equity Partners, Hashed, and Dragonfly. Previously, I was a Partner at Republic Crypto, advising leading crypto companies on product strategy, token design, and capital formation. Before that, I co-founded Compound, where I led product from inception through its acquisition by Republic. Today, I invest in and advise early-stage teams building consumer-first crypto, social, and gaming platforms, and enjoy working closely with founders on product, go-to-market, and long-term strategy.
TJ Kawamura I’m a builder and investor focused on interactive entertainment. Most recently, I was the Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer at Everyrealm, a holding company that invests in, acquires, and builds consumer-facing digital experiences. I led portfolio strategy, investments, capital raising, and new business initiatives, including blockchain and crypto-native products. Everyrealm is backed by investors including a16z, Lightspeed, Coinbase Ventures, Griffin Gaming, Galaxy, Valor Equity Partners, Hashed, and Dragonfly. Previously, I was a Partner at Republic Crypto, advising leading crypto companies on product strategy, token design, and capital formation. Before that, I co-founded Compound, where I led product from inception through its acquisition by Republic. Today, I invest in and advise early-stage teams building consumer-first crypto, social, and gaming platforms, and enjoy working closely with founders on product, go-to-market, and long-term strategy.
Career
TJ Kawamura studied at Bates College (Bachelor of Arts), Kansai Gaidai University, and Sophia University.
Founder at EveryRealm from 2021 to 2026Co-founded Everyrealm and served as Chief Design Officer.Cofounder/Chief Development Officer at EveryRealm from 2022-01 to 2025-11Led capital raising and investor relations across the holding company, portfolio companies, and venture funds, securing ~$90M from a16z, Lightspeed, Coinbase Ventures, Galaxy, and Dragonfly. Managed portfolio and strategic investments across 15+ companies spanning digital media,
Partner at Republic from 2021-09 to 2025-09