Is it possible for a company to raise funds through an ICO even if it is not a startup?

For example: Say company X manufactures chocolates but now it wants to further expand its operations and needs funds for it, can it opt for ICO instead of a Private Equity fund or a Bank Debt?
Please help I am a complete newbie and this concept is confusing me a lot

Thanks
yes, if we see scam projects even collect money... In general.. icos are made targets and they try to collect money. when the targeted softcap or hardcap amount is reached, they start to work...
but if they are not transparent,
how can we know?
what they are doing?