You Don’t Need to Start Over How to Transfer Your Project Safely

“We lost our vendor. We thought we lost everything.” 

One of the first calls we get is from clients impacted by the collapse of Builder.ai, worried they’ll have to start over. The truth? In most cases, you don’t.

Builder.ai, once backed by Microsoft and with $250M in funding, has filed for bankruptcy and insolvency. As reported by Bloomberg, a lender seized $37M, leaving only $5M in restricted funds and halting operations in five countries.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to transfer your project instead of rebuilding it, what assets matter, and how to make the most of what’s already been built. 

What Founders Get Wrong After a Platform Shutdown 

In the heat of the moment, many teams: 

• Abandon all previous code. 
• Hire brand new UI/UX teams. 
• Redesign systems from zero. 
• Spend months “starting fresh”. 

But what they often don’t realise is: 

• Parts of the backend are reusable. 
• UI can be re-imported. 
• Logic flows already exist. 
• 60–70% of the thinking is done. 

What you need isn’t a reset, it’s a strategic transfer. 

Step 1: Audit the Assets You Already Own 

Start with this checklist: 

• Design files (Figma, Adobe XD, etc.). 
• Any email or Slack code snapshots. 
• Old APK/IPA files (for reverse-engineering). 
• API logic or documented workflows. 
• Developer communications (even WhatsApp). 

A good dev partner can rebuild from fragments, especially if they understand architecture. 

Step 2: Separate What’s Broken from What’s Valuable 

You don’t need to duplicate bad architecture, you just need to: 

• Retain what makes your app work. 
• Fix what makes your app fragile. 

This might include: 

• Rebuilding integrations. 
• Rewriting backend logic. 
• Recreating security layers. 

But it won’t mean starting your whole product journey again. 

Step 3: Use Devs Who Think Like Engineers, Not Rescue Teams 

The problem with “rescue-mode” agencies is that they often treat migration like triage. 

What you need are builders with context, developers who: 

• Understand your users. 
• Speak business, not just code. 
• Know how to blend logic with legacy. 

That’s what HireDeveloper.Dev specialises in technical onboarding that balances speed with structure. 

Step 4: Build Forward, Not Backwards 

Once your app is functional again, resist the urge to “replicate” Builder.ai features you didn’t love in the first place. 

Instead: 

• Simplify where possible. 
• Document better. 
• Build open, not locked-in. 
• Plan for scalability. 

This is your restart moment. Use it to course-correct, not clone. 

Step 5: Retain Your Code and Team This Time 

Your new setup must let you: 

• Keep your source code. 
• Own your Git and infrastructure. 
• Add or remove devs at will. 
• Scale without re-negotiation. 

HireDeveloper.Dev provides a developer-embedded model, so you don’t just get engineers. You get control. 

Don’t Start Over, Let’s Save Your Project Now!

If you’re using Builder.ai and worried about your project’s future, you’re not alone. With Builder.ai recently filing for bankruptcy, many businesses are seeking reliable solutions to migrate and protect their digital products.

At HireDeveloper.Dev a trusted and prominent UK-based firm with headquarters in India, we’ve successfully helped clients transition their apps and projects without starting from scratch. 

Preserve your code, time, and investment. Schedule your free consultation today, call +9181030 94848.

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