It&#x27;s more common than you think. I was an early engineer at ZenPayroll (now Gusto) and they split the stock 10-to-1 in their last round.<p>As the company grows and the value of the stock goes up, it becomes difficult to give granular stock options.<p>Rarely publicized because it doesn&#x27;t mean anything. Owning 5&#x2F;1000 shares or 50&#x2F;10000 is the same.