A woman has accused a newly opened laundry company at East Legon in Accra of copying her business idea, alleging that its business model, pricing structure and promotional messages closely resemble a proposal she previously submitted to a venture capital organisation.

The allegation surfaced on social media after a post showed businessman RNAQ touring the newly opened laundry facility.

Reacting to the post, the woman claimed that several aspects of the company's operations mirrored the plans she had developed for her proposed business.

“F@#%ing thieves. This is my business plan to the tee. Even stole the pricing, catchphrases,” she alleged.

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She further claimed that she had personally visited the office of the venture capital organisation to present her business idea and had also sent an email to one of its employees.

Her account suggests that she suspects details of her proposal may have been used without her knowledge or permission after she shared the idea in pursuit of potential investment.

The woman’s claims, however, do not establish how her business plan may have reached the laundry company or whether the company has any relationship with the venture capital organisation.

It is also unclear from the information available whether she had a formal agreement with the organisation regarding the confidentiality or use of the business proposal.

The allegations have drawn attention to the concerns entrepreneurs may face when presenting business ideas to potential investors, particularly when their proposals contain detailed information about pricing, marketing strategies and operational plans.

For start-ups seeking funding, sharing such information can be an important step towards securing investment and turning an idea into a viable business. However, concerns can arise when entrepreneurs believe that elements of their proposals have been replicated by other businesses.

The case also raises broader questions about how business proposals are handled by organisations that assess investment opportunities and what safeguards are available to protect commercially sensitive information.

While similarities between two business models may prompt questions, they do not, on their own, establish that an idea has been stolen. Further information would be needed to determine whether the laundry company copied the woman's proposal or independently developed a similar concept.

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The woman’s allegations have not been independently verified, and the available information does not include a response from the laundry company or the venture capital organisation.

It remains unclear whether she intends to pursue the matter formally or whether either of the parties involved will respond publicly to the claims.

Fucking thieves. This is my business plan to the tee. Even stole the pricing, catchphrases.

— Eli (@YorM_k3) October 12, 2026