FFL Partners, a San Francisco-based private equity firm, invested in ALKU, a highly specialized consulting services firm. Financial terms were not disclosed. “ALKU is fortunate to have found a partner in FFL that understands our business model, as well as our unique qualities and culture,” said ALKU CEO Mark Eldridge. “Together, with WestView, we will have input and strategy that will allow us to continue to grow at 4x the industry pace.”