A singular subject needs a singular verb, and a plural subject needs a plural verb. It’s clear that several discussions were held, so Discussion should be plural to agree with the plural verb have:
Discussions have also been held with several private-equity firms and hedge funds …
Source
‘MFI cooks up merger with kitchens rival’, Sunday Times (Business), 7 September 2008, p. 1
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