SNS GroupHearts are in talks over a potential £10m investment in the club involving the multi-millionaire Brighton and Hove Albion owner Tony Bloom.
The proposal revolves around the Tynecastle club adopting Bloom’s Starlizard sport analysis company for player identification and recruitment.
If successful, a deal could be struck that sees Bloom’s company become a minority stakeholder in Hearts.
The Edinburgh side is owned by its fans through the Foundation of Hearts and any agreement to reduce its 75.1% stake in the club would have to be ratified by 90% of its members.
Bloom, 54, built his empire through gambling before expanding into property and equity. He formed Starlizard, a sports data and analytics tool, in 2006.
The Englishman moved into football ownership in 2009 when he bought Brighton, his hometown club.
In 2018 he purchased Royal Union Saint-Gilloise but has moved to being a minority stakeholder in the Belgian side to allow both his clubs to compete in UEFA competitions under multi-club ownership rules.
The Sunday Times Rich List estimates Bloom’s personal wealth at £716m.
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