Hibernian chief executive Dan Barnett says the club’s majority owners, the Gordon family, remain open to external investment but insist there is no urgency to secure a deal.
Last year the Gordons bought back a 25% stake in the club previously purchased for £6m by Black Knights consortium, led by Bournemouth owner Bill Foley.
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Barnett confirmed chairman Ian Gordon has held discussions with potential investors, although no agreement is imminent and talks remain confidential.
“The family receives a lot of interest regarding a minority stake,” Barnett said.
“There is no rush to do anything, and there is no requirement for us to act in order to deliver our long-term strategy.
“However, if the right opportunity arises – one that strengthens the club and helps us progress – then we would always be open to it.”
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Barnett added that the previous multi-club ownership model involving the Black Knights may not be replicated in any future deal.
Recent developments in European football have heightened scrutiny around such models.
Crystal Palace were demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League by Uefa over shared ownership links with Lyon through chairman John Textor.
Barnett acknowledged that Hibernian would be mindful of similar risks.
“The multi-club ownership model is clearly a sensitive issue with Uefa at the moment,” he said.
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“That would be a key consideration for us. The last thing we want is to jeopardise our ability to compete in European competitions, which is central to our ambitions.
“We would want someone who can bring fresh ideas, provide constructive challenge and help drive the club forward, whether commercially or in growing the Hibs brand.”