Depending on the filing, there is no limit to the number of investors. Depending on where the offering has undergone a blue sky registration, there is no restriction on the type of investor. And public advertising may be used. Equity investment eliminates or reduces interest costs. It is the least expensive form of raising capital.
Equity capital is usually patient capital.
Again without the large costs involved with an S-1 filing. The additional capital the company brings in from the initial public offering IPO improves the net worth of the company. Presently, no companies which have issued SCOR offerings have been able to meet the criteria to list their stock on the Pacific Stock Exchange. However, the PSE does have listing availability for SCOR stocks. It is possible and companies who have filed SCOR offerings will inevitably over time will be listed on the Pacific Stock Exchange.