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Food & Beverages · Ukhrul, MN

Hill Wild

Chocolate made with Manipur's wild harvest.

Founded by Zeinorin Stephen

Snapshot

Founded
2017
Headquarters
Ukhrul, MN
Business model
D2C
Funding stage
Bootstrapped
Markets
India
Last updated
7 July 2026

About Hill Wild

Hill Wild makes chocolate bars using locally harvested nuts, seeds, wild fruit, king chilli and black rice from Manipur’s hills. Zeinorin Stephen co-founded it in Ukhrul in 2017, building a buyer base for local foragers and farmers.

Founder

Zeinorin Stephen

Woman Founder

Ideal customers

Consumers (D2C)

Typical customer segments for a food & beverages company.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Hill Wild do?
Hill Wild makes chocolate bars using locally harvested nuts, seeds, wild fruit, king chilli and black rice from Manipur’s hills. Zeinorin Stephen co-founded it in Ukhrul in 2017, building a buyer base for local foragers and farmers.
Who founded Hill Wild?
Hill Wild was founded by Zeinorin Stephen.
Where is Hill Wild headquartered?
Hill Wild is headquartered in Ukhrul, MN, India.
Is Hill Wild funded?
Hill Wild is bootstrapped — self-funded rather than venture-backed.
When was Hill Wild founded?
Hill Wild was founded in 2017.