Synopsis Vi’s latest pitches to multiple US private equity players, though, are at the exploratory level after its earlier talks with the Oak Hill consortium -- which ET had reported – fell through amid differences over funding terms and valuations. Agencies Cash-strapped Vi is trying to close a sizable initial funding deal with private equity players via hybrid convertible instruments, comprising bonds and warrants, with a linked equity option. Vodafone Idea (Vi) is believed to have dialled a new set of US-based private equity players, including KKR and Carlyle Group, to secure around $2-2.5 billion (Rs 14,500-18,100 crore approx) funding via convertible instruments after its recent fundraising talks with the Oak Hill-led consortium went sour, people aware of the matter said.