UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: April 30, 2014
(Date of earliest event reported)

Rand Capital Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

NY
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
811-1825
(Commission File Number)
16-0961359
(IRS Employer
Identification Number)

2200 Rand Building, Buffalo, NY
(Address of principal executive offices)
  14203
(Zip Code)

716-853-0802
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if changed since last report)



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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits
            99.1       Press Release of Rand Capital Corporation dated April 30, 2014


SIGNATURE

      Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


Dated: April 30, 2014
RAND CAPITAL CORPORATION

By:  /s/ Daniel P. Penberthy                    
     Daniel P. Penberthy
     EVP/CFO/Treasurer/Secretary


Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release of Rand Capital Corporation dated April 30, 2014