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by sjg007 4474 days ago
So many startups don't even give out the % your options are..
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You can always ask the number of shares outstanding and calculate it yourself.
You would also need to know the # of options outstanding. You can't really calculate the value of options without knowing the complete cap table, and details of different share classes (particular liquidation preferences).

I don't know whether it's common for small companies to share all of this information outside the senior team or potential hires for that team.

Yeah, I've gotten absolutely no where when I've asked.
In that situation, I would assume the value to be zero for the purpose of decision-making.

@sjg007 email me if you want to discuss in more detail (address in profile).