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Sophie Tainton

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Sophie is Portfolio Director at YFM, collaborating with our diverse portfolio companies to drive growth and deliver strategic value.

sophie.tainton@yfmep.com 020 7205 4125

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Anthony Adjepong

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Barbara Bracken

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Francesca Barnes

Francesca Barnes

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Matt Gordon-Smith

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Nicholas Aspinall

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Oliver Wheatley

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Robbie Gallagher

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