It is known SpaceX gives out equity in some form on a long vesting schedule. They also apparently buy these shares back. See Glassdoor. edit: It seems that the

It is known SpaceX gives out equity in some form on a long vesting schedule. They also apparently buy these shares back. See Glassdoor. edit: It seems that the 2000 shareholders limit (not 2500) doesn't count employees: https://www.quora.com/How-many-shareholders-are-allowed-in-a-private-company-if-there-is-a-limit-in-the-US https://www.quora.com/How-many-shareholders-are-allowed-in-a...